10 ml is approximately 2.0288 teaspoons (tsp). This conversion is handy when measuring small liquid volumes in cooking or medicine.
The teaspoon is a unit commonly used in culinary measurements, while milliliters are metric units for volume. To convert from milliliters to teaspoons, you multiply the amount in milliliters by the conversion factor between the two units.
Conversion Tool
Result in tsp:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert milliliters (ml) to teaspoons (tsp) is:
tsp = ml × 0.202884
Where 1 ml equals approximately 0.202884 teaspoons. This works because 1 teaspoon is exactly 4.92892 milliliters. So, to find teaspoons from milliliters, you divide ml by 4.92892 or multiply by its reciprocal, 0.202884.
Example calculation for 10 ml:
- Start with 10 ml
- Multiply 10 by 0.202884
- 10 × 0.202884 = 2.02884 tsp
- Result: 10 ml = 2.0288 tsp
Conversion Example
- Convert 25 ml to tsp:
- Multiply 25 by 0.202884
- 25 × 0.202884 = 5.0721 tsp
- So, 25 ml equals about 5.0721 teaspoons.
- Convert 7 ml to tsp:
- 7 × 0.202884 = 1.4202 tsp
- 7 ml is roughly 1.4202 teaspoons.
- Convert 50 ml to tsp:
- 50 × 0.202884 = 10.1442 tsp
- So, 50 ml equals 10.1442 teaspoons.
- Convert 3.5 ml to tsp:
- 3.5 × 0.202884 = 0.7101 tsp
- Therefore, 3.5 ml is about 0.7101 teaspoons.
- Convert 100 ml to tsp:
- 100 × 0.202884 = 20.2884 tsp
- 100 ml equals approximately 20.2884 teaspoons.
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows ml values from -15.0 up to 35.0, with their equivalent teaspoon values. Negative values may not be practical but are included for completeness. To use it, find the ml amount in the first column and read across to see the equivalent teaspoons.
| Milliliters (ml) | Teaspoons (tsp) |
|---|---|
| -15.0 | -3.0433 |
| -10.0 | -2.0288 |
| -5.0 | -1.0144 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 5.0 | 1.0144 |
| 10.0 | 2.0288 |
| 15.0 | 3.0433 |
| 20.0 | 4.0577 |
| 25.0 | 5.0721 |
| 30.0 | 6.0865 |
| 35.0 | 7.1009 |
Related Conversion Questions
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- Does 10 ml equal 2 teaspoons exactly or approximately?
- Can I substitute 10 ml for teaspoons in a recipe?
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Conversion Definitions
ml (milliliter): A milliliter is a unit of volume in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a liter. It is used to measure small amounts of liquid or gas, commonly in science, cooking, and medicine. One ml corresponds to one cubic centimeter (cc).
tsp (teaspoon): A teaspoon is a unit of volume used mainly in cooking and medicine. It is defined as exactly 4.92892 milliliters in the US customary system. Teaspoons measure small quantities of liquid or dry ingredients, often used for recipes and dosage instructions.
Conversion FAQs
Why is 1 ml not exactly 0.2 teaspoons?
The conversion factor 0.202884 comes from the precise volume of a teaspoon, which is 4.92892 ml, not an even 5 ml. Because of this, 1 ml equals slightly more than 0.2 teaspoons. The exact number ensures accurate measurement when converting between systems.
Can I round 10 ml to 2 teaspoons for cooking?
Rounding 10 ml to 2 teaspoons is common and usually acceptable in cooking where slight differences don’t affect the final dish much. However, for precise measurements like medicine, using the exact conversion (2.0288 tsp) is better to avoid dosing errors.
Is the conversion different for US and UK teaspoons?
Yes, the US teaspoon is 4.92892 ml, but the UK teaspoon is slightly larger at 5.91939 ml. This means converting 10 ml to teaspoons may give a different result depending on which teaspoon definition is used. The values here use the US standard.
Why does the conversion tool not show results for empty input?
If no value or invalid number is entered, the tool clears the output to avoid confusion. This behavior prevents showing incorrect or misleading results when the input field is blank or contains non-numeric characters.
How precise is the conversion factor used?
The factor 0.202884 is precise to six decimal places, matching the exact conversion between ml and US teaspoons. This level of precision is sufficient for most practical applications, including cooking and laboratory measurements.