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Convert tablespoons to teaspoons

Convert tablespoons (tbsp) to teaspoons (tsp). 1 tbsp = 3 tsp, and 1 tsp = 0.333333 tbsp.

1 tbsp = 3 tsp

Tablespoons to Teaspoons formula

tsp = tbsp × 3

Multiply the number of tablespoons by 3.

Example: To convert 1 tbsp to teaspoons: 1 × 3 = 3 tsp.

Quick answers

What is 1 tbsp in teaspoons?
1 tbsp = 3 tsp
What is 2 tbsp in teaspoons?
2 tbsp = 6 tsp
What is 4 tbsp in teaspoons?
4 tbsp = 12 tsp

Tablespoons to Teaspoons conversion table

Teaspoons to Tablespoons table
tablespoons (tbsp)teaspoons (tsp)
0.5 tbsp1.5 tsp
1 tbsp3 tsp
1.5 tbsp4.5 tsp
2 tbsp6 tsp
3 tbsp9 tsp
4 tbsp12 tsp
5 tbsp15 tsp
6 tbsp18 tsp
8 tbsp24 tsp
10 tbsp30 tsp
12 tbsp36 tsp
16 tbsp48 tsp

Frequently asked questions

How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?

There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon (1 tbsp = 3 tsp).

How do I convert tablespoons to teaspoons?

Multiply the number of tablespoons by 3. To convert 1 tbsp to teaspoons: 1 × 3 = 3 tsp.

Is the Tablespoons to Teaspoons conversion exact?

Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so 1 tablespoon is exactly 3 teaspoons. Results on this page are rounded to six significant digits; pick more decimals in the converter if you need them.

What is 1 tbsp in teaspoons?

1 tbsp = 3 tsp.

How do I convert teaspoons back to tablespoons?

Use the reverse relationship: 1 tsp = 0.333333 tbsp. The Teaspoons to Tablespoons page has a converter and a full table.

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