How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?

Exactly 3 teaspoons equal 1 tablespoon in the US customary and imperial measurement systems. This ratio is universally used in cooking and baking recipes.

How do I convert teaspoons to tablespoons?

Divide the number of teaspoons by 3. For example, 6 tsp ÷ 3 = 2 tbsp, and 9 tsp ÷ 3 = 3 tbsp. For non-whole results, this tool shows the mixed format (whole tablespoons plus remaining teaspoons).

What does "1 tbsp + 2 tsp" mean?

It means 5 teaspoons total: 1 full tablespoon (3 tsp) plus 2 remaining teaspoons. This mixed format is useful when you want to measure with both a tablespoon and a teaspoon rather than using only one spoon size.

Does this converter work for metric tablespoons?

No. This tool uses the US/imperial standard where 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons. The Australian tablespoon equals 4 teaspoons, which is different. If your recipe is Australian, the result will be slightly off.

Can I enter fractions like 1/2 teaspoon?

Enter decimals instead of fractions: use 0.5 for 1/2, 0.25 for 1/4, and 0.75 for 3/4. The quick-select buttons below the input also include common fractions.

Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter

Enter a teaspoon amount and instantly see the equivalent in tablespoons (3 tsp = 1 tbsp).

Teaspoons (tsp)

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Tablespoons (tbsp)

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Common Teaspoon to Tablespoon Conversions

Teaspoons (tsp)	Tablespoons (tbsp) — decimal	Practical amount
1 tsp	0.333 tbsp	⅓ tbsp (or 1 tsp)
2 tsp	0.667 tbsp	⅔ tbsp (or 2 tsp)
3 tsp	1 tbsp	1 tbsp
4 tsp	1.333 tbsp	1 tbsp + 1 tsp
5 tsp	1.667 tbsp	1 tbsp + 2 tsp
6 tsp	2 tbsp	2 tbsp
9 tsp	3 tbsp	3 tbsp
12 tsp	4 tbsp	4 tbsp (¼ cup)
15 tsp	5 tbsp	5 tbsp
16 tsp	5.333 tbsp	5 tbsp + 1 tsp
24 tsp	8 tbsp	8 tbsp (½ cup)
48 tsp	16 tbsp	16 tbsp (1 cup)

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Summary

This converter calculates how many tablespoons are in a given number of teaspoons using the standard cooking ratio of 3 teaspoons per tablespoon. Enter any amount — whole numbers or decimals — and see both the exact decimal result and the practical mixed format (whole tablespoons plus leftover teaspoons). Useful for scaling recipes up or down.

How it works

Enter the number of teaspoons in the input field.
The converter divides by 3 to get the tablespoon equivalent.
Results appear as a decimal (e.g. 1.667 tbsp) and as a practical mixed value (e.g. 1 tbsp + 2 tsp).
Use the quick-select buttons for common cooking amounts.
Copy the result with one click for use in your recipe.

Use cases

Scale a recipe that calls for teaspoons into tablespoons to reduce measuring steps.
Convert spice amounts when a recipe uses different units than your measuring set.
Double or halve a recipe and quickly find the new tablespoon equivalent.
Check if a small amount of liquid fits in a tablespoon measure.
Help children learn cooking fractions and unit conversions.
Quickly confirm that 1 tbsp equals exactly 3 tsp before measuring.

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Last updated: 2026-07-14 · Reviewed by Nham Vu