How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?

Exactly 3 teaspoons equal 1 tablespoon. This ratio is standard in both US customary and metric cooking measurements used in most recipes.

How many teaspoons are in half a tablespoon?

1.5 teaspoons. Half a tablespoon is a common measurement for spices like salt, sugar, or baking powder in recipes.

Is a tablespoon the same in the US and UK?

No. A US tablespoon is 14.79 ml, an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, and a UK tablespoon is around 17.7 ml. This converter uses the US standard (3 tsp = 1 tbsp), which most printed recipes follow.

How do I measure a tablespoon without a spoon?

Three level teaspoons equal one tablespoon. You can also use a measuring cup: 1/16 cup equals 1 tablespoon.

Can I convert fractions like 2.5 tablespoons?

Yes. Enter any decimal value such as 2.5 and the converter returns the exact teaspoon equivalent (7.5 tsp in this case).

Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter

Name: Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Convert tablespoons to teaspoons using the exact 1:3 ratio — just enter your tablespoon amount.

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Common Conversions

Tablespoons (tbsp)	Teaspoons (tsp)	Common Use
¼ (0.25)	¾ (0.75)	Small spice pinch
½ (0.5)	1½ (1.5)	Salt, sugar, baking powder
1	3	Vanilla extract, soy sauce
2	6	Butter, olive oil
3	9	Salad dressing base
4	12	¼ cup equivalent

Summary

Convert tablespoons to teaspoons using the exact 1:3 ratio — just enter your tablespoon amount.

How it works

Enter the number of tablespoons in the input field.
The converter multiplies your value by 3 (since 1 tbsp = 3 tsp).
The result appears instantly below the input.
Use the reverse toggle to convert teaspoons back to tablespoons.
Click Copy to copy the result to your clipboard.

Use cases

Scale a recipe up or down when measuring spices.
Check how many teaspoons are in a partial tablespoon measurement.
Convert a recipe that lists tablespoons when only a teaspoon is handy.
Verify a cooking measurement before adding an ingredient.
Convert butter or oil quantities in baking recipes.

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Last updated: 2026-07-23 · Reviewed by Nham Vu