Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter
Convert tablespoons (tbsp) to teaspoons (tsp) instantly. Type a value — the result updates as you type, and the swap button converts the other way.
Tablespoons to Teaspoons formula
tsp = tbsp × 3
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons · 1 teaspoon = 0.3333 tablespoons
To convert tablespoons to teaspoons, multiply the value by 3. For example, 2 tbsp:
tsp = 2 × 3tsp = 6
So 2 tbsp = 6 tsp.
Mental math shortcut
This conversion is exact, so there is no need to estimate: just multiply by 3.
Tablespoons to Teaspoons conversion table
Teaspoons back to Tablespoons
The same values converted the other way, rounded for everyday use:
| Teaspoons | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 0.75 tsp | 0.25 tbsp |
| 1.5 tsp | 0.5 tbsp |
| 3 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 4.5 tsp | 1.5 tbsp |
| 6 tsp | 2 tbsp |
| 9 tsp | 3 tbsp |
| 12 tsp | 4 tbsp |
| 15 tsp | 5 tbsp |
About the units
Tablespoons (tbsp)
A US tablespoon is 3 teaspoons or 1/2 fluid ounce, about 14.79 ml. (Australia uses a 20 ml tablespoon.)
Teaspoons (tsp)
A US teaspoon is 1/3 of a tablespoon, about 4.93 ml. Many countries round a teaspoon to 5 ml.
Frequently asked questions
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
One tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons.
What is 2 Tablespoons in Teaspoons?
2 tbsp = 6 tsp.
How do I convert Teaspoons back to Tablespoons?
Divide the teaspoons by 3.