24 teaspoons is equal to 8 tablespoons.
Since 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons, converting 24 teaspoons to tablespoons means dividing 24 by 3, which results in 8 tablespoons. This conversion helps when measuring ingredients in cooking or baking.
Conversion Tool
Result in tablespoons:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert teaspoons to tablespoons is:
tablespoons = teaspoons ÷ 3
This works because one tablespoon contains exactly three teaspoons. By dividing the number of teaspoons by three, you get the equivalent amount in tablespoons.
For example, to convert 24 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- Start with 24 teaspoons.
- Divide 24 by 3.
- 24 ÷ 3 = 8 tablespoons.
Conversion Example
- Convert 15 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- Take 15 teaspoons.
- Divide 15 by 3 (because 3 teaspoons equal 1 tablespoon).
- 15 ÷ 3 = 5 tablespoons.
- Convert 9 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- Start with 9 teaspoons.
- Divide 9 by 3.
- Result is 3 tablespoons.
- Convert 6 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- 6 teaspoons.
- Divide 6 by 3.
- 6 ÷ 3 equals 2 tablespoons.
- Convert 30 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- 30 teaspoons divided by 3.
- Equals 10 tablespoons.
- Convert 3 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- 3 teaspoons.
- 3 ÷ 3 = 1 tablespoon.
Conversion Chart
Teaspoons | Tablespoons |
---|---|
-1.0 | -0.3333 |
0.0 | 0.0000 |
1.0 | 0.3333 |
2.0 | 0.6667 |
3.0 | 1.0000 |
4.0 | 1.3333 |
5.0 | 1.6667 |
6.0 | 2.0000 |
7.0 | 2.3333 |
8.0 | 2.6667 |
9.0 | 3.0000 |
10.0 | 3.3333 |
11.0 | 3.6667 |
12.0 | 4.0000 |
13.0 | 4.3333 |
14.0 | 4.6667 |
15.0 | 5.0000 |
16.0 | 5.3333 |
17.0 | 5.6667 |
18.0 | 6.0000 |
19.0 | 6.3333 |
20.0 | 6.6667 |
21.0 | 7.0000 |
22.0 | 7.3333 |
23.0 | 7.6667 |
24.0 | 8.0000 |
25.0 | 8.3333 |
26.0 | 8.6667 |
27.0 | 9.0000 |
28.0 | 9.3333 |
29.0 | 9.6667 |
30.0 | 10.0000 |
31.0 | 10.3333 |
32.0 | 10.6667 |
33.0 | 11.0000 |
34.0 | 11.3333 |
35.0 | 11.6667 |
36.0 | 12.0000 |
37.0 | 12.3333 |
38.0 | 12.6667 |
39.0 | 13.0000 |
40.0 | 13.3333 |
41.0 | 13.6667 |
42.0 | 14.0000 |
43.0 | 14.3333 |
44.0 | 14.6667 |
45.0 | 15.0000 |
46.0 | 15.3333 |
47.0 | 15.6667 |
48.0 | 16.0000 |
49.0 | 16.3333 |
The chart shows teaspoons in first column and the equivalent tablespoons in the second. For example, if you have 15 teaspoons, you find 15 in left column, then read across the table to find 5 tablespoons on right. This makes quick conversions easy without calculations.
Related Conversion Questions
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- What’s the easiest way to switch 24 teaspoons to tablespoons?
- How do I convert 24 teaspoons into tablespoons without a calculator?
Conversion Definitions
Teaspoons: A teaspoon is a unit of volume commonly used in cooking, equal to about 4.92892 milliliters in the US customary system. It is smaller than a tablespoon and often used for measuring small quantities of ingredients, such as spices or liquids.
Tablespoons: A tablespoon is a larger unit of volume used in cooking and food preparation. In the US customary system, one tablespoon equals three teaspoons or approximately 14.7868 milliliters. It is used for measuring liquids or bulkier ingredients.
Conversion FAQs
Can the conversion from teaspoons to tablespoons vary between countries?
Yes, some countries use different measurement standards. For example, the US tablespoon is about 14.79 ml, while the UK tablespoon traditionally was 15 ml. But the ratio of 3 teaspoons per tablespoon remains consistent in the US system, which is most common for recipes.
Why divide by 3 when converting teaspoons to tablespoons?
Because 1 tablespoon contains exactly 3 teaspoons. Dividing the number of teaspoons by 3 gives how many full tablespoons they make. This ratio is fixed so the math stays simple for converting.
What happens if I have a fractional teaspoon amount?
If you have a fraction of a teaspoon, you still divide the decimal value by 3 to get tablespoons. The result might be a decimal, which can be rounded as needed for practical use in cooking.
Are tablespoons always three times bigger than teaspoons?
In US cooking measurements, yes. 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons. However, some other countries use different sizes for these units but in US recipes the triple relation holds true.
Can I convert teaspoons to tablespoons without a calculator?
Yes, you just divide the teaspoons number by 3. For example, if you have 24 teaspoons, you can think: 3 teaspoons make 1 tablespoon, so 24 teaspoons is 8 tablespoons. This simple division can be done mentally or with pen and paper.