One tablespoon equals exactly 3 teaspoons. This is one of the most fundamental cooking conversions, used constantly when following recipes and adjusting seasoning amounts.
Formula: tablespoons = teaspoons / 3.
Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter
Convert between teaspoons and tablespoons for recipes
How to teaspoons to tablespoons
- 1.Enter the number of teaspoons.
- 2.The tablespoons equivalent appears instantly.
- 3.Use swap to convert tablespoons to teaspoons.
- 4.Click common values for quick reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are exactly 3 teaspoons in one tablespoon.
There are 48 teaspoons in one US cup (16 tablespoons x 3).
For most recipes the difference is negligible. A US teaspoon is about 4.93 mL while a metric teaspoon is 5 mL.