1 teaspoon (tsp) equals 0.3333 tablespoons (tbsp).
When converting teaspoon to tablespoon, you divide the number of teaspoons by 3 because 1 tablespoon contains 3 teaspoons. So, for 1 tsp, dividing by 3 results in about 0.3333 tbsp.
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Conversion Formula
The formula to convert teaspoons to tablespoons is simple: you divide the teaspoon value by 3, because 1 tablespoon contains exactly 3 teaspoons. This means that every teaspoon is one third of a tablespoon.
Formula:
tbsp = tsp ÷ 3
Example: Convert 1 tsp to tbsp
Step 1: Identify tsp value = 1
Step 2: Divide by 3: 1 ÷ 3 = 0.3333 tbsp
Thus, 1 tsp equals 0.3333 tbsp.
Conversion Example
- Convert 6 tsp to tbsp:
- Start with 6 tsp
- Divide by 3 because 3 tsp = 1 tbsp
- 6 ÷ 3 = 2 tbsp
- So, 6 tsp equals 2 tbsp
- Convert 2.5 tsp to tbsp:
- Begin with 2.5 tsp
- Divide 2.5 by 3
- 2.5 ÷ 3 = 0.8333 tbsp
- This means 2.5 tsp equals about 0.8333 tbsp
- Convert 9 tsp to tbsp:
- Have 9 tsp
- Divide 9 by 3
- 9 ÷ 3 = 3 tbsp
- Therefore, 9 tsp equals 3 tbsp
- Convert 4.2 tsp to tbsp:
- Start with 4.2 tsp
- Divide by 3
- 4.2 ÷ 3 = 1.4 tbsp
- 4.2 tsp equals 1.4 tbsp
Conversion Chart
The chart below lists teaspoon values from -24.0 to 26.0, converted into tablespoons. To use it, find the tsp value in the left column and read across to see its equivalent in tbsp. Negative values indicate a decrease or removal, which can be useful for some recipes or calculations.
| Teaspoons (tsp) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -8.0000 |
| -20.0 | -6.6667 |
| -16.0 | -5.3333 |
| -12.0 | -4.0000 |
| -8.0 | -2.6667 |
| -4.0 | -1.3333 |
| -2.0 | -0.6667 |
| -1.0 | -0.3333 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 1.0 | 0.3333 |
| 2.0 | 0.6667 |
| 4.0 | 1.3333 |
| 6.0 | 2.0000 |
| 8.0 | 2.6667 |
| 10.0 | 3.3333 |
| 12.0 | 4.0000 |
| 14.0 | 4.6667 |
| 16.0 | 5.3333 |
| 18.0 | 6.0000 |
| 20.0 | 6.6667 |
| 22.0 | 7.3333 |
| 24.0 | 8.0000 |
| 26.0 | 8.6667 |
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Conversion Definitions
tsp (teaspoon): A teaspoon is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking and medicine, equal to one-third of a tablespoon or approximately 4.928 milliliters. It is standard in many recipes to measure small amounts of ingredients such as spices, baking powder, or liquid extracts.
tbsp (tablespoon): A tablespoon is a larger volume unit used in cooking and food preparation, equal to three teaspoons or about 14.786 milliliters. It is commonly used to measure ingredients like oils, syrups, or liquid flavorings, providing a convenient measure for moderate quantities.
Conversion FAQs
Why do we divide teaspoons by 3 to get tablespoons?
The division arises because 1 tablespoon contains exactly 3 teaspoons. This relationship is standardized in cooking measurements, so converting tsp to tbsp requires dividing by 3 to maintain proportional amounts.
Can the tsp to tbsp conversion change if using metric or US measurements?
While the US customary teaspoon and tablespoon are fixed amounts (4.928 ml and 14.786 ml respectively), metric teaspoons and tablespoons may slightly vary in other countries. However, for most cooking purposes, the 1:3 ratio remains consistent and practical.
Is it accurate to use decimal values for tbsp when converting from tsp?
Decimals are necessary because teaspoons rarely convert into whole tablespoons except in multiples of 3. Using decimals ensures precise measurement, important in recipes where ingredient ratios affect results, like baking.
What happens if I round the conversion instead of using exact decimals?
Rounding may cause minor differences in quantity, which can influence the taste or texture in sensitive recipes. For casual cooking, rounding to two decimals usually works fine, but baking or chemical reactions in cooking prefer more exact measures.
Are kitchen measuring spoons always accurate for tsp to tbsp conversions?
Most kitchen spoons are designed to standard sizes but can have slight manufacturing variances. For critical conversions, using standardized measuring spoons or a scale is recommended to avoid measurement errors.