Conversion formula
tsp = tbsp × 3
tbsp = tsp ÷ 3
tbsp = tsp ÷ 3
A tablespoon holds exactly 3 teaspoons, with Canadian measures (15 mL and 5 mL) as well as US measures. It's handy when a measuring spoon is missing, or when halving a recipe: half a tablespoon is 1 ½ teaspoons.
Tablespoons to teaspoons chart
| Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|
| ½ tbsp | 1 ½ tsp |
| 1 tbsp | 3 tsp |
| 1 ½ tbsp | 4 ½ tsp |
| 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| 3 tbsp | 9 tsp |
| 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| 5 tbsp | 15 tsp |
To convert every measure at once, use the cooking measurement converter. For an ingredient in grams, see cups to grams.