How to Convert Teaspoons to Tablespoons
To convert teaspoons to tablespoons, divide by 3. One US tablespoon contains exactly 3 US teaspoons. This is one of the simplest kitchen conversions and comes up frequently when scaling recipes up or down.
Conversion Formula
- Teaspoons to Tablespoons: tbsp = tsp × 0.333333
- Tablespoons to Teaspoons: tsp = tbsp ÷ 0.333333
Common Conversions
| Teaspoons | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4.5 | 1.5 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 9 | 3 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 18 | 6 |
Quick Kitchen Reference
When halving or doubling recipes, remember: 3 tsp = 1 tbsp, 2 tbsp = 1 fl oz, and 16 tbsp = 1 cup. For dry ingredients like baking powder or salt, level the spoon with a straight edge for accuracy.