Elara Bennett10 teaspoons (tsp) equals 3.3333 tablespoons (tbsp).
This conversion comes from knowing that 1 tablespoon is equal to 3 teaspoons, so dividing 10 tsp by 3 converts it to tbsp.
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Result in tbsp:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert teaspoons (tsp) into tablespoons (tbsp) uses the fact that 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons. So the formula is:
tbsp = tsp ÷ 3
This works because tablespoons are larger units, containing 3 times as many teaspoons. To convert from a smaller unit (tsp) to a bigger unit (tbsp), you divide the number by 3.
Example calculation for 10 tsp:
- Start with 10 tsp
- Divide by 3: 10 ÷ 3 = 3.3333 tbsp
- The result is approximately 3.3333 tablespoons
Conversion Example
- Convert 6 tsp to tbsp:
- 6 tsp ÷ 3 = 2 tbsp
- Since 3 tsp equals 1 tbsp, dividing 6 by 3 gives 2 tbsp.
- Convert 15 tsp to tbsp:
- 15 tsp ÷ 3 = 5 tbsp
- Divide the teaspoons by 3 to get tablespoons.
- Convert 4.5 tsp to tbsp:
- 4.5 tsp ÷ 3 = 1.5 tbsp
- A fractional teaspoon amount works same way by dividing by 3.
- Convert 9 tsp to tbsp:
- 9 tsp ÷ 3 = 3 tbsp
- Multiples of 3 tsp convert neatly to whole tablespoons.
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows teaspoons values from -15.0 to 35.0 converted to tablespoons. You can read across the row to find the tsp value, then look at the tbsp column for its equivalent. Negative values represent measurements less than zero for theoretical or correction purposes.
| Teaspoons (tsp) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| -15.0 | -5.0000 |
| -10.0 | -3.3333 |
| -5.0 | -1.6667 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 5.0 | 1.6667 |
| 10.0 | 3.3333 |
| 15.0 | 5.0000 |
| 20.0 | 6.6667 |
| 25.0 | 8.3333 |
| 30.0 | 10.0000 |
| 35.0 | 11.6667 |
Related Conversion Questions
- How many tablespoons make up 10 teaspoons?
- What is 10 tsp converted into tablespoons?
- Can you convert 10 teaspoons to tablespoons precisely?
- If I have 10 tsp, how many tbsp does that equal?
- How to change 10 teaspoons into tablespoons?
- Is 10 tsp the same as 3 tbsp plus some?
- How do I convert 10 teaspoons directly to tablespoons?
Conversion Definitions
tsp (teaspoon): A teaspoon is a unit of volume commonly used in cooking and medicine, equal to approximately 4.9289 milliliters. It is smaller than a tablespoon and often used for measuring small quantities of ingredients or liquids.
tbsp (tablespoon): A tablespoon is a larger unit of volume used in culinary measurements, equal to about 14.7868 milliliters. One tablespoon contains 3 teaspoons and is convenient for measuring larger amounts of liquid or dry ingredients in recipes.
Conversion FAQs
Can I use this conversion for both liquid and dry ingredients?
Yes, teaspoons and tablespoons measure volume, so the conversion applies to both liquids and dry ingredients. However, the weight of dry ingredients may vary so volume does not always equal weight.
Why divide by 3 instead of multiply when converting tsp to tbsp?
Because a tablespoon holds 3 teaspoons, converting a smaller unit to a bigger one means dividing the smaller number by 3 to find how many bigger units fit into it.
Is the conversion exact or approximate?
The conversion is exact by definition since 1 tbsp equals exactly 3 tsp in standard US measurement systems. Minor variations may occur in other countries or systems.
Can I convert tablespoons back to teaspoons easily?
Yes, to convert tablespoons to teaspoons, multiply the number of tablespoons by 3. This reverses the division done when converting tsp to tbsp.
What happens if I use fractional teaspoons in the conversion?
Fractional teaspoons convert the same way by dividing by 3. For example, 4.5 tsp divided by 3 equals 1.5 tbsp. Decimal results are common in such cases.
