20 teaspoons equal 6.6667 tablespoons.
To convert teaspoons to tablespoons, you divide the number of teaspoons by 3, since 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons. So, 20 teaspoons divided by 3 results in approximately 6.6667 tablespoons.
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Conversion Formula
The formula to convert teaspoons to tablespoons is quite simple: divide the number of teaspoons by 3. This works because 1 tablespoon is exactly equal to 3 teaspoons. So, to find how many tablespoons are in a given number of teaspoons, you take the total teaspoons and split them into groups of three.
For example, to convert 20 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- Start with 20 teaspoons.
- Divide 20 by 3, because 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon.
- 20 ÷ 3 = 6.6667 tablespoons.
This shows that 20 teaspoons equals about 6 and 2/3 tablespoons.
Conversion Example
- Example 1: Convert 9 teaspoons to tablespoons
- Take 9 teaspoons.
- Divide 9 by 3 (because 3 teaspoons make 1 tablespoon).
- 9 ÷ 3 = 3 tablespoons.
- Example 2: Convert 15 teaspoons to tablespoons
- Start with 15 teaspoons.
- Divide 15 by 3.
- 15 ÷ 3 = 5 tablespoons.
- Example 3: Convert 7 teaspoons to tablespoons
- 7 teaspoons given.
- Divide 7 by 3.
- 7 ÷ 3 ≈ 2.3333 tablespoons.
- Example 4: Convert 30 teaspoons to tablespoons
- 30 teaspoons are given.
- Divide 30 by 3.
- 30 ÷ 3 = 10 tablespoons.
Conversion Chart
The table below shows the conversion from teaspoons to tablespoons for values ranging from -5.0 to 45.0 teaspoons. Negative values may be used for calculations involving subtraction or adjustments in recipes. To use the chart, find the teaspoons value in the left column and read across to find the equivalent tablespoons.
| Teaspoons | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| -5.0 | -1.6667 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 5.0 | 1.6667 |
| 10.0 | 3.3333 |
| 15.0 | 5.0000 |
| 20.0 | 6.6667 |
| 25.0 | 8.3333 |
| 30.0 | 10.0000 |
| 35.0 | 11.6667 |
| 40.0 | 13.3333 |
| 45.0 | 15.0000 |
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Conversion Definitions
Teaspoons: A teaspoon is a small unit of volume used in cooking and medicine, equal to 1/3 of a tablespoon or about 4.93 milliliters. It is used for measuring small amounts of liquids or powders, common in recipes and dosages.
Tablespoons: A tablespoon is a larger volume unit used in cooking, equal to 3 teaspoons or approximately 14.79 milliliters. It is often used to measure ingredients in recipes, providing a convenient standard for both liquid and dry quantities.
Conversion FAQs
Can I convert teaspoons to tablespoons by multiplying instead of dividing?
No, you must divide the teaspoon value by 3. Since 1 tablespoon contains 3 teaspoons, multiplying would give an incorrect higher value. Dividing by 3 reduces the teaspoons into their equivalent tablespoon amount.
Why do some recipes use teaspoons and tablespoons interchangeably?
Recipes sometimes use both units depending on the ingredient quantity. Smaller amounts use teaspoons, and larger amounts use tablespoons. Knowing how to convert between them helps avoid mistakes when scaling recipes or substituting measurements.
Is the teaspoon to tablespoon conversion exact or approximate?
The conversion is exact because 1 tablespoon always equals 3 teaspoons by definition. Therefore, dividing teaspoons by 3 gives an exact tablespoon amount, though the decimal result may be rounded for convenience.
Can I use this conversion for ingredients like sugar or flour?
Yes, the conversion applies to volume measurements regardless of the ingredient. However, density differences mean weight conversions need more calculations, but for volume, teaspoons to tablespoons conversion stays the same.
Does temperature affect teaspoon to tablespoon conversions?
No, temperature does not affect these conversions because both units measure volume, which remains constant regardless of temperature changes.