Elara Bennett1 teaspoon (tsp) is equal to 0.3333 tablespoons (tbsp).
This conversion comes from the fact that 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons, so dividing 1 tsp by 3 gives the equivalent tbsp value. It helps when cooking or measuring ingredients that use different units.
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Result in tbsp:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert teaspoons to tablespoons is:
tbsp = tsp ÷ 3
Since 1 tablespoon contains exactly 3 teaspoons, dividing the number of teaspoons by 3 converts it to tablespoons. This works because tablespoons are larger units.
Example with 1 tsp:
- Start with 1 teaspoon.
- Divide by 3: 1 ÷ 3 = 0.3333.
- So, 1 tsp equals 0.3333 tbsp.
Conversion Example
- Convert 6 tsp to tbsp:
- Take 6 teaspoons.
- Divide 6 by 3: 6 ÷ 3 = 2.
- Result: 6 tsp equals 2 tbsp.
- Convert 9 tsp to tbsp:
- Start with 9 teaspoons.
- 9 ÷ 3 = 3.
- Therefore, 9 tsp equals 3 tbsp.
- Convert 4.5 tsp to tbsp:
- 4.5 teaspoons given.
- Divide 4.5 by 3: 4.5 ÷ 3 = 1.5.
- So, 4.5 tsp equals 1.5 tbsp.
- Convert 0.75 tsp to tbsp:
- Start with 0.75 teaspoons.
- 0.75 ÷ 3 = 0.25.
- Result: 0.75 tsp equals 0.25 tbsp.
Conversion Chart
| Teaspoons (tsp) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -8.0000 |
| -20.0 | -6.6667 |
| -15.0 | -5.0000 |
| -10.0 | -3.3333 |
| -5.0 | -1.6667 |
| -1.0 | -0.3333 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 1.0 | 0.3333 |
| 5.0 | 1.6667 |
| 10.0 | 3.3333 |
| 15.0 | 5.0000 |
| 20.0 | 6.6667 |
| 26.0 | 8.6667 |
The chart shows teaspoons values and their equivalent tablespoons. To find a conversion, locate the tsp value and read across to see the tbsp amount. Negative values represent measuring less than zero, which can used in some calculations.
Related Conversion Questions
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- What’s the ratio of 1 tsp to tbsp for liquids?
- Does 1 tsp equal one third of a tablespoon always?
Conversion Definitions
tsp: A teaspoon (tsp) is a unit of volume used in cooking and medicine, equal to approximately 4.928 milliliters. It is commonly used to measure small quantities of ingredients, especially powders or liquids, and is one third of a tablespoon in volume.
tbsp: A tablespoon (tbsp) is a larger unit of volume than a teaspoon, approximately 14.786 milliliters. It is used for measuring ingredients in cooking, often for liquids or semi-solid substances, and equals three teaspoons in volume.
Conversion FAQs
Can I measure 1 tsp with a tablespoon spoon?
Measuring 1 tsp with a tablespoon spoon isn’t precise, since a tablespoon holds three times that of a teaspoon. Using a tablespoon for a teaspoon amount may cause inaccuracy, especially in baking where exact measures matter. Better to use a tsp measuring spoon for 1 tsp.
Why does 1 tsp convert to 0.3333 tbsp and not a whole number?
Because tablespoons are exactly three times larger than teaspoons, converting 1 tsp involves dividing by 3, which results in a repeating decimal (0.3333…). This fraction represents one third, so it’s not a whole number but accurately shows the ratio between the two units.
Do volume differences affect tsp to tbsp conversion for liquids and solids?
The conversion between tsp and tbsp is volume-based only, so it doesn’t change between liquids or solids. However, density affects weight, but as long as you measure volume, 1 tsp always equals 0.3333 tbsp regardless of the ingredient’s state.
Is the tsp to tbsp conversion the same worldwide?
Mostly yes, the teaspoon and tablespoon units are standard in the US and many other countries. Though some countries use metric spoons with slightly different volumes, the US customary tsp and tbsp maintain this 3:1 ratio consistently.
How can I convert tsp to tbsp without a calculator?
You can divide the number of teaspoons by 3 mentally or with paper. Since 1 tbsp equals 3 tsp, just think in thirds. For example, 3 tsp is 1 tbsp, 6 tsp is 2 tbsp, so 1 tsp is a third of a tablespoon.
