Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter
Convert teaspoons to tablespoons instantly. Free online tsp to tbsp calculator—divide by 3. US kitchen measure.
How to Convert Teaspoon to Tablespoon
To convert teaspoons to tablespoons, divide the number of teaspoons by 3, as there are 3 teaspoons in one tablespoon.
Conversion Formula:
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Example: 3 tsp to tbsp
- 3 ÷ 3 = 1 tbsp
3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
Definition.
Example: 1.5 tsp to tbsp
- 1.5 ÷ 3 = 0.5 tbsp
1.5 teaspoons = 0.5 tablespoon
Half tablespoon.
Conversion Chart
| Teaspoon | Tablespoon |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3333 |
| 2 | 0.6667 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 1.3333 |
| 5 | 1.6667 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 2.3333 |
| 8 | 2.6667 |
| 9 | 3 |
| 10 | 3.3333 |
| 15 | 5 |
| 20 | 6.6667 |
| 30 | 10 |
| 60 | 20 |
| 100 | 33.3333 |
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert teaspoon to tablespoon is:
teaspoon ÷ 3 = tablespoon
Or equivalently:
teaspoon ÷ 3 = tablespoon
Dividing by 3 gives you the equivalent value in tablespoon.
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Divide teaspoon by 3 to get tablespoon. For example, 3 teaspoon = 1 tablespoon, 6 teaspoon = 2 tablespoon.
Unit Definitions
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
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
Common Use Cases
- Recipe spice adjustments.
- Medicine droppers vs spoon labels (verify medical guidance).
- Teaching customary units.
- Substituting measuring spoons.
Understanding the Conversion
Teaspoons to tablespoons: 3 tsp = 1 tbsp (US). Reverse of tbsp→tsp for spice measures.
6 tsp = 2 tbsp.
Recipe spice adjustments. The table and FAQ on this page walk through the factor if you need it.
FAQs
How many tbsp in a teaspoon?
1 teaspoon = ⅓ tablespoon (divide tsp by 3).
How do I convert tsp to tbsp?
Divide teaspoons by 3.
Are US and metric spoons the same?
No—use US customary sizes on this page.