This converter turns teaspoons into tablespoons instantly, using the exact factor 1 teaspoon = 0.3333333333 tablespoons. Type any number and the result updates as you go — nothing is sent to a server, so the arithmetic happens entirely in your browser.
The smallest standard kitchen measure, 4.93 millilitres. Three teaspoons, or 14.79 millilitres in US measure.
Because the relationship is a simple proportion, one multiplication does the whole job. The table further down gives pre-computed values for the amounts people look up most often, and the result panel also reports the reverse conversion so you can check the figure both ways.
The formula
teaspoons- The amount you are converting, measured in teaspoons
0.3333333333- The exact number of tablespoons in one teaspoon
tablespoons- The converted result
How it works, step by step
- Enter the number of teaspoons you want to convert.
- The value is multiplied by 0.3333333333, the exact conversion factor.
- The result is displayed in tablespoons, rounded for readability.
- The unrounded value and the reverse conversion appear underneath so you can verify it.
Worked examples
Converting 5 teaspoons
Multiply 5 by 0.33333333. That gives 1.6667 tablespoons. A quick sanity check: one teaspoon is smaller than one tablespoon, so the number should get smaller — and it does.
Converting 72 teaspoons
72 × 0.33333333 = 24 tablespoons. Working backwards, 24 ÷ 0.33333333 returns 72 teaspoons, which confirms the factor is applied the right way round.
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Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in one teaspoon?
Exactly 0.3333333333. Every conversion on this page is that single number multiplied by your input, so the result carries no rounding error beyond what is shown.
What is the formula to convert teaspoons to tablespoons?
Tablespoons = teaspoons × 0.3333333333. To reverse it, divide instead: teaspoons = tablespoons ÷ 0.3333333333, which is the same as multiplying by 3.
Is the teaspoon bigger than the tablespoon?
No. One teaspoon is only 0.333333 of a tablespoon, so the tablespoon is the larger unit.
Why does my answer differ slightly from other teaspoons to tablespoons converters?
Most differences come from rounding the factor too early. This tool keeps full double precision through the calculation and only rounds at the final display step, and it also shows the unrounded value so you can see exactly where any difference appears.
What is a teaspoon?
The smallest standard kitchen measure, 4.93 millilitres.
What is a tablespoon?
Three teaspoons, or 14.79 millilitres in US measure.
Teaspoons to tablespoons reference table
| Teaspoons | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 0.5 tsp | 0.166667 tbsp |
| 1 tsp | 0.333333 tbsp |
| 2 tsp | 0.666667 tbsp |
| 3 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 5 tsp | 1.6667 tbsp |
| 10 tsp | 3.3333 tbsp |
| 15 tsp | 5 tbsp |
| 20 tsp | 6.6667 tbsp |
| 25 tsp | 8.3333 tbsp |
| 50 tsp | 16.6667 tbsp |
| 75 tsp | 25 tbsp |
| 100 tsp | 33.3333 tbsp |
| 250 tsp | 83.3333 tbsp |
| 500 tsp | 166.6667 tbsp |
| 1000 tsp | 333.3333 tbsp |
Exact factor: 1 teaspoon = 0.3333333333 tablespoons. Values rounded for display.