teaspoons to tablespoons — Easy Converter (Updated 2025)

Quick Answer: 1 Tbsp = 3 tsp. To go from tsp → Tbsp, use tablespoons = teaspoons ÷ 3.

Updated for 2025 · U.S. standard measures.

tsp → Tbsp Conversion (at a glance)

Common tsp to Tbsp amounts

Teaspoons (tsp)Tablespoons (Tbsp)
1 tsp1/3 Tbsp (≈ 0.33)
2 tsp2/3 Tbsp (≈ 0.67)
3 tsp1 Tbsp
4 tsp1 Tbsp + 1 tsp
6 tsp2 Tbsp
12 tsp4 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
Pro tip: If you’re scaling recipes, convert everything to teaspoons first—then re-group into tablespoons or cups.

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.

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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

  1. Remember: 1 Tbsp = 3 tsp.
  2. tsp → Tbsp: divide by 3.
  3. Tbsp → tsp: multiply by 3.
  4. 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.

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