Tablespoons (tbsp) to teaspoons (tsp) converter
Convert tablespoons to teaspoons: 1 tbsp = 3 tsp.
3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon. Use this when scaling spice mixes.
Reference table
| Tbsp | Tsp |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 | 3 |
| 1.5 | 4.5 |
| 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 15 |
| 6 | 18 |
| 8 | 24 |
| 10 | 30 |
| 12 | 36 |
| 16 | 48 |
Kitchen conversion posters
Print or download handy conversion charts for your kitchen wall.
When to use this converter
Quick conversion when you only have teaspoon measures available.
Common mistakes to avoid
- 3 tsp = 1 tbsp; don't confuse with fluid ounces.
- Level spoons for spices and leaveners — heaped teaspoons change flavors.
Quick example 2 tbsp of olive oil = 6 tsp. Teaspoons are easier for small pours.