teaspoons to tablespoons
The exact relationship is simple: 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons. To convert teaspoons to tablespoons, divide by 3. Below you’ll find quick charts, real-world examples, and common mistakes—plus a one-click link back to the instant converter.
Open the Tablespoons ↔ Cups CalculatorQuick Answer: 1 Tbsp = 3 tsp. To go from tsp → Tbsp, use tablespoons = teaspoons ÷ 3
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Updated for 2025 · U.S. standard measures.
tsp → Tbsp Conversion (at a glance)
Common tsp to Tbsp amounts
Teaspoons (tsp) | Tablespoons (Tbsp) |
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1 tsp | 1/3 Tbsp (≈ 0.33) |
2 tsp | 2/3 Tbsp (≈ 0.67) |
3 tsp | 1 Tbsp |
4 tsp | 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp |
6 tsp | 2 Tbsp |
12 tsp | 4 Tbsp (¼ cup) |
Takeaway: Every 3 teaspoons make 1 tablespoon.
Related conversions you’ll use a lot
- 1 Tbsp = 3 tsp
- 1/4 cup = 4 Tbsp = 12 tsp
- 1 cup = 16 Tbsp = 48 tsp
Real-World Example: Homemade Ranch Dressing
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, but your teaspoon is handy. Convert: 2 Tbsp × 3 = 6 teaspoons. Measure 6 level tsp—same volume, accurate balance.
Summary: Multiply tablespoons by 3 to get teaspoons; divide teaspoons by 3 to get tablespoons.
Common Mistakes (and easy fixes)
Using heaping spoons
“Heaping” isn’t a standard measure. For reliable results, use level teaspoons and tablespoons.
Takeaway: Level with a flat edge for consistency.
Mixing measurement systems
U.S. tsp ≈ 4.93 mL; metric tsp = 5 mL. Ratios hold, but exact mL vary slightly.
Takeaway: Stick to one system per recipe—or switch to mL for precision.
Confusing volume with weight
Teaspoons and tablespoons measure volume. A tsp of salt weighs more than a tsp of sugar.
Takeaway: Weigh for precision; use volume for speed.
10-Second Method: teaspoons to tablespoons
- Remember: 1 Tbsp = 3 tsp.
- tsp → Tbsp: divide by 3.
- Tbsp → tsp: multiply by 3.
- For tricky amounts, use the Tablespoons ↔ Cups Calculator.
Summary: It’s all multiples of 3—easy mental math in the kitchen.
Keep Converting
FAQ: teaspoons to tablespoons
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. This is the U.S. standard used across most recipes in 2025.
How do I convert teaspoons to tablespoons fast?
Divide teaspoons by 3. Example: 7½ tsp ÷ 3 = 2½ Tbsp.
What about metric teaspoons and tablespoons?
Metric tsp = 5 mL, metric Tbsp = 15 mL. The ratio is still 3:1, but the mL per spoon differs slightly from U.S. spoons.