Conversion formula
tbsp = tsp × 0.3333
tsp = tbsp ÷ 0.3333
tsp = tbsp ÷ 0.3333
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.
Teaspoons to tablespoons chart
| Teaspoons | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | ⅓ tbsp |
| 1 ½ tsp | ½ tbsp |
| 2 tsp | ⅔ tbsp |
| 3 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 4 tsp | 1 ⅓ tbsp |
| 6 tsp | 2 tbsp |
| 9 tsp | 3 tbsp |
| 12 tsp | 4 tbsp |
To convert every measure at once, use the cooking measurement converter. For an ingredient in grams, see cups to grams.