The teaspoon
The US teaspoon equals 1/3 of a US tablespoon, or about 4.929 mL. The metric teaspoon (used on most non-US nutrition labels) is exactly 5 mL — close enough that you can substitute freely in cooking but not in precise dosing.
Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter
1 tsp = 0.333333 tbsp
1 teaspoon equals 0.333333 tablespoons. To convert teaspoons to tablespoons, multiply the teaspoon value by 0.333333. For quick reference: 1 tsp = 0.333333 tbsp, 5 tsp = 1.66667 tbsp, 10 tsp = 3.33333 tbsp, 100 tsp = 33.3333 tbsp.
Formula
Tablespoons = Teaspoons × 0.333333Quick
How to convert teaspoons to tablespoons
Take your value
Start with your value in teaspoons.
Multiply by 0.333333
Multiply the teaspoon value by 0.333333. This is the exact conversion factor from teaspoons to tablespoons.
Read the result
The product is your value in tablespoons. For example, 5 tsp × 0.333333 = 1.66667 tbsp.
Conversion formula
The exact factor from teaspoons to tablespoons is 0.333333.
Tablespoons = Teaspoons × 0.333333
Teaspoons to Tablespoons conversion table
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
| Teaspoons (tsp) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 tsp | 0.033333 tbsp |
| 0.25 tsp | 0.083333 tbsp |
| 0.5 tsp | 0.16667 tbsp |
| 1 tsp | 0.33333 tbsp |
| 1.5 tsp | 0.5 tbsp |
| 2 tsp | 0.66667 tbsp |
| 2.5 tsp | 0.83333 tbsp |
| 3 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 4 tsp | 1.3333 tbsp |
| 5 tsp | 1.6667 tbsp |
| 6 tsp | 2 tbsp |
| 7 tsp | 2.3333 tbsp |
| 8 tsp | 2.6667 tbsp |
| 9 tsp | 3 tbsp |
| 10 tsp | 3.3333 tbsp |
| 12 tsp | 4 tbsp |
| 15 tsp | 5 tbsp |
| 20 tsp | 6.6667 tbsp |
| 25 tsp | 8.3333 tbsp |
| 30 tsp | 10 tbsp |
| 40 tsp | 13.333 tbsp |
| 50 tsp | 16.667 tbsp |
| 60 tsp | 20 tbsp |
| 75 tsp | 25 tbsp |
| 100 tsp | 33.333 tbsp |
| 125 tsp | 41.667 tbsp |
| 150 tsp | 50 tbsp |
| 200 tsp | 66.667 tbsp |
| 250 tsp | 83.333 tbsp |
| 300 tsp | 100 tbsp |
| 400 tsp | 133.33 tbsp |
| 500 tsp | 166.67 tbsp |
| 600 tsp | 200 tbsp |
| 750 tsp | 250 tbsp |
| 1000 tsp | 333.33 tbsp |
| 1500 tsp | 500 tbsp |
| 2000 tsp | 666.67 tbsp |
| 2500 tsp | 833.33 tbsp |
| 3000 tsp | 1000 tbsp |
| 4000 tsp | 1333.3 tbsp |
| 5000 tsp | 1666.7 tbsp |
| 7500 tsp | 2500 tbsp |
| 10000 tsp | 3333.3 tbsp |
| 15000 tsp | 5000 tbsp |
| 20000 tsp | 6666.7 tbsp |
| 25000 tsp | 8333.3 tbsp |
| 30000 tsp | 10000 tbsp |
| 40000 tsp | 13333 tbsp |
| 50000 tsp | 16667 tbsp |
| 100000 tsp | 33333 tbsp |
Real-world reference
A standard pinch of salt is about 1/8 tsp. Most spice measurements in recipes are in teaspoons. In tablespoons, that gives you: 1 tsp = 0.333333 tbsp, 10 tsp = 3.33333 tbsp, 100 tsp = 33.3333 tbsp.
Frequently asked questions
- How many tablespoons are in 1 teaspoon?
- 1 teaspoon equals 0.333333 tablespoons.
- How do I convert teaspoons to tablespoons?
- Multiply the teaspoon value by 0.333333. So x tsp × 0.333333 = the equivalent in tbsp.
- What is 5 teaspoons in tablespoons?
- 5 teaspoons equals 1.66667 tablespoons.
- What is 10 teaspoons in tablespoons?
- 10 teaspoons equals 3.33333 tablespoons.
- What is 100 teaspoons in tablespoons?
- 100 teaspoons equals 33.3333 tablespoons.
- How do I convert back from tablespoons to teaspoons?
- Multiply the tablespoon value by 3. For example, 1 tbsp = 3 tsp.
- Is the teaspoon bigger than the tablespoon?
- No. 1 teaspoon is smaller than 1 tablespoon. It takes 3 teaspoons to equal 1 tablespoon.
- Are these conversion factors exact?
- Yes. The factor of 0.333333 is derived directly from the SI definitions of teaspoon and tablespoon.
About the teaspoon and the tablespoon
The tablespoon
The US tablespoon equals 1/2 US fluid ounce, or 14.7868 mL — exactly 3 US teaspoons. The UK tablespoon is 17.7582 mL (5/8 imperial fl oz), the Australian metric tablespoon is 20 mL, and most other metric countries use 15 mL. Always check the source's convention before scaling a recipe.