Convert Tablespoon to Teaspoon

This tablespoon to teaspoon conversion tool helps you convert tablespoons to teaspoons instantly. It's fast, reliable, and user-friendly, perfect for cooking, baking, or educational use.

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How to Convert Tablespoon to Teaspoon

To convert tablespoons to teaspoons, multiply the number of tablespoons by 3, as there are 3 teaspoons in one tablespoon.

Conversion Formula:

value * 3

Understanding the Conversion

Converting tablespoon to teaspoon requires multiplying by 3. This conversion factor comes from the standard relationship between these volume units in our measurement system.

You'll find this conversion useful in many practical scenarios. From calculations to measurements, being able to convert tablespoon to teaspoon gives you flexibility in how you express and work with volume. The conversion is always the same: multiply by 3.

Conversion Examples

Example: Convert 3 tablespoon to teaspoon

Step 1: Identify the conversion factor. Since 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoon, the conversion factor is 3.
Step 2: Multiply 3 tablespoon by 3.
Step 3: 3 × 3 = 9 teaspoon

3 tablespoon = 9 teaspoon

This shows the basic conversion process using a whole number.

Example: Convert 10 tablespoon to teaspoon

Step 1: Conversion factor: 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoon.
Step 2: 10 tablespoon × 3
Step 3: Result = 30 teaspoon

10 tablespoon = 30 teaspoon

This demonstrates the conversion with a larger value.

Conversion Formula

The formula to convert tablespoon to teaspoon is:

tablespoon × 3 = teaspoon

Mathematically, you can write this as:


tablespoon × 3 teaspoon/tablespoon = teaspoon

The tablespoon units cancel out, leaving you with teaspoon.

Conversion Chart

Tablespoon	Teaspoon
1	3
2	6
3	9
4	12
5	15
6	18
7	21
8	24
9	27
10	30
15	45
20	60
30	90
60	180
100	300

Quick Conversion Tip

Quick conversion: Multiply tablespoon by 3 to get teaspoon. For example, 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoon, 2 tablespoon = 6 teaspoon, 5 tablespoon = 15 teaspoon.

Unit Definitions

Tablespoon (tbsp)

A tablespoon is a small cooking volume unit used for ingredients like oils, spices, and liquids.

1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons ≈ 14.7868 milliliters

Teaspoon (tsp)

A teaspoon is a small kitchen volume unit used for spices, extracts, and small liquid amounts.

1 teaspoon ≈ 4.92892 milliliters; 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon

Common Use Cases

Measurements: Convert tablespoon to teaspoon to express volume values in more convenient units
Billing: Transform tablespoon to teaspoon when calculating volume-based invoices or rates
Education: Transform tablespoon to teaspoon for volume calculations in studies and assignments
Engineering: Convert tablespoon to teaspoon when working on projects with specific volume requirements
Manufacturing: Convert tablespoon to teaspoon for volume specifications in production processes
Business: Convert tablespoon to teaspoon for volume calculations in business and commerce
Construction: Use tablespoon to teaspoon conversion when working with volume measurements in building projects