2 oz is equal to 12 teaspoons (tsp).
To convert 2 ounces (oz) to teaspoons (tsp), you multiply 2 by 6 because there are 6 teaspoons in every ounce. This gives the result as 12 teaspoons.
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Conversion Formula
The formula to convert ounces to teaspoons is based on the fixed volume relationship between these two units. 1 ounce equals 6 teaspoons. So, to convert any amount from ounces to teaspoons, multiply the number of ounces by 6.
This work because both units measure volume but on different scales. Since 1 oz = 6 tsp exactly, multiplication directly gives the teaspoon equivalent.
Example: Convert 2 oz to tsp:
- Take the number of ounces: 2
- Multiply by 6 (since 1 oz = 6 tsp): 2 × 6 = 12
- The result is 12 teaspoons
Conversion Example
- Convert 5 oz to tsp:
- Start with 5 oz
- Multiply 5 × 6 = 30
- So, 5 ounces equals 30 teaspoons
- Convert 0.5 oz to tsp:
- Begin with 0.5 oz
- Multiply 0.5 × 6 = 3
- Hence, 0.5 oz is 3 teaspoons
- Convert 10 oz to tsp:
- Take 10 ounces
- Multiply 10 × 6 = 60
- Therefore, 10 oz equals 60 tsp
- Convert 3.25 oz to tsp:
- Start with 3.25 oz
- Multiply 3.25 × 6 = 19.5
- 3.25 oz is same as 19.5 teaspoons
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows values from -23.0 to 27.0 ounces converted to teaspoons. To use it, find the ounce value in the left column and read across to the corresponding teaspoons value. Negative values represent amounts less than zero (like debts or subtractions). Positive values are normal volume amounts.
Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) |
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-23.0 | -138.0 |
-20.0 | -120.0 |
-17.0 | -102.0 |
-14.0 | -84.0 |
-11.0 | -66.0 |
-8.0 | -48.0 |
-5.0 | -30.0 |
-2.0 | -12.0 |
0.0 | 0.0 |
3.0 | 18.0 |
6.0 | 36.0 |
9.0 | 54.0 |
12.0 | 72.0 |
15.0 | 90.0 |
18.0 | 108.0 |
21.0 | 126.0 |
24.0 | 144.0 |
27.0 | 162.0 |
Related Conversion Questions
- How many teaspoons are in 2 ounces for cooking recipes?
- What’s the tsp equivalent of 2 oz in liquid measurements?
- Can I convert 2 oz dry ingredients to teaspoons directly?
- Is 2 oz equal to 12 teaspoons always, or does it change by ingredient?
- How do I convert 2 oz to teaspoons when baking?
- What’s the fastest way to convert 2 oz into tsp without a calculator?
- Does the conversion from 2 ounces to teaspoons differ between US and UK measurements?
Conversion Definitions
oz: Oz stands for ounce, a unit of weight or volume used most in the US customary and British imperial systems. In volume, 1 fluid ounce equals approximately 29.5735 milliliters, used to measure liquids or small ingredient quantities in cooking and science.
tsp: Tsp means teaspoon, a common cooking measurement unit representing about 4.92892 milliliters. It’s used to measure small amounts of liquid or dry ingredients, typically in recipes, medicines, and nutritional labeling.
Conversion FAQs
Can ounces be converted to teaspoons for all substances?
Ounces can be converted to teaspoons if you’re measuring volume (fluid ounces). For weight ounces, conversion depends on density, so direct conversion to teaspoons isn’t accurate without knowing the substance’s density.
Why is 1 oz equal to 6 teaspoons?
Because in the US customary system, 1 fluid ounce equals 29.5735 milliliters, and 1 teaspoon equals 4.92892 milliliters. Dividing 29.5735 by 4.92892 results in about 6 teaspoons per ounce, fixing this conversion ratio.
Does temperature affect the oz to tsp conversion?
Temperature can slightly change the volume of liquids due to expansion or contraction, but for everyday conversions like cooking, this effect is negligible and usually ignored.
Is the conversion the same for dry and liquid ounces?
No, dry ounces measure weight and liquid ounces measure volume. Teaspoons represent volume, so converting dry ounces to teaspoons requires ingredient density knowledge, making a simple multiplication inaccurate.
Can I rely on teaspoons for precise baking measurements instead of ounces?
Teaspoons are less precise than ounces for baking, especially for larger amounts or critical recipes. Using a scale for ounces ensures accuracy, but teaspoons are fine for small quantities or approximate measurements.