Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter
Convert teaspoons to tablespoons quickly. Free online tsp to tbsp calculator for cooking and baking recipes.
Formula
tbsp = tsp ÷ 3
Common Conversions
How to Convert Teaspoons to Tablespoons
3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon (US/UK/Canada). Divide teaspoons by 3 to get tablespoons. So 6 tsp ÷ 3 = 2 tbsp. Australian: 4 Australian teaspoons = 1 Australian tbsp.
Useful when a recipe lists many teaspoons of the same ingredient (often for spices) and you want to scale up to fewer tablespoon measurements. Six teaspoons of dried herbs in a single recipe is awkward to measure individually; 2 tbsp is one quick scoop.
Common Teaspoons to Tablespoons Conversions
| Teaspoons | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 0.33 tbsp |
| 1.5 tsp | 0.5 tbsp |
| 3 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 6 tsp | 2 tbsp |
| 9 tsp | 3 tbsp |
| 12 tsp | 4 tbsp |
| 18 tsp | 6 tbsp |
| 24 tsp | 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does converting tsp to tbsp save time?
Mostly when measuring 6+ tsp of the same ingredient. Below 6 tsp, just measuring with a tsp is faster than computing the conversion to tbsp.
Are 1.5 tsp and 1/2 tbsp the same?
Yes. 1 tbsp = 3 tsp, so 0.5 tbsp = 1.5 tsp. Useful when a recipe specifies 1/2 tbsp - measure as 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp if you don't have a 1/2 tbsp scoop.
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