Click one of the common conversions below or use our calculator to convert teaspoons to tablespoons.
Explore All Recipe Conversions
Most Common Teaspoons to Tablespoons Conversions
(Click to jump to section)
Specific Teaspoons to Tablespoons Conversions
4 teaspoons to tablespoons
4 teaspoons to tablespoons equals 1 1/3 tablespoons, or about 1.33 tablespoons. In measuring spoons, that is 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon.
This is a useful conversion when a recipe goes slightly over 1 tablespoon.
8 teaspoons to tablespoons
8 teaspoons to tablespoons equals 2 2/3 tablespoons, or about 2.67 tablespoons. A practical kitchen equivalent is 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons.
This amount comes up often when doubling smaller seasoning or sauce measurements.
3 teaspoons to tablespoons
3 teaspoons to tablespoons equals exactly 1 tablespoon. This is the basic spoon conversion used in most US recipes.
If you remember only one spoon conversion, make it this one: 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon.
6 teaspoons to tablespoons
6 teaspoons to tablespoons equals exactly 2 tablespoons. Since 3 teaspoons make 1 tablespoon, 6 teaspoons make 2 tablespoons.
This is a simple whole-number conversion that makes measuring faster.
2 teaspoons to tablespoons
2 teaspoons to tablespoons equals 2/3 tablespoon, or about 0.67 tablespoon. Because it is less than 1 full tablespoon, many cooks keep this amount as 2 teaspoons.
This is common for spices, extracts, and other small recipe additions.
10 teaspoons to tablespoons
10 teaspoons to tablespoons equals 3 1/3 tablespoons, or about 3.33 tablespoons. In a measuring spoon set, that is 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon.
This conversion is helpful when scaling up marinades, dressings, or baking ingredients.
12 teaspoons to tablespoons
12 teaspoons to tablespoons equals exactly 4 tablespoons. Since 12 divided by 3 is 4, this is another clean whole-number conversion.
Twelve teaspoons is a common larger spoon conversion in both cooking and baking.
5 teaspoons to tablespoons
5 teaspoons to tablespoons equals 1 2/3 tablespoons, or about 1.67 tablespoons. A simple measuring-spoon equivalent is 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons.
This is a practical conversion for sauces, rubs, and recipes with odd spoon measurements.
9 teaspoons to tablespoons
9 teaspoons to tablespoons equals exactly 3 tablespoons. Because 9 is a multiple of 3, this conversion is straightforward.
This amount appears often in recipes that call for exactly 3 tablespoons.
16 teaspoons to tablespoons
16 teaspoons to tablespoons equals 5 1/3 tablespoons, or about 5.33 tablespoons. In measuring spoons, that is 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon.
This larger conversion is useful when scaling recipes or combining several smaller spoon measurements.
How Teaspoons to Tablespoons Conversion Works
To convert teaspoons to tablespoons, divide the number of teaspoons by 3:
tablespoons = teaspoons ÷ 3
To convert the other way, multiply the number of tablespoons by 3:
teaspoons = tablespoons à 3
That means 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons. This is the standard conversion used in most US recipes and in most metric measuring spoon sets, where 1 teaspoon is 5 mL and 1 tablespoon is 15 mL.
Because both teaspoons and tablespoons are units of volume, this conversion works the same for dry and liquid ingredients such as vanilla, salt, oil, baking powder, or water.
Common Teaspoons to Tablespoons Conversion Chart
| Teaspoons | Tablespoons | Decimal Tablespoons | Kitchen-Friendly Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 1/3 tbsp | 0.33 tbsp | 1 tsp |
| 2 tsp | 2/3 tbsp | 0.67 tbsp | 2 tsp |
| 3 tsp | 1 tbsp | 1.00 tbsp | 1 tbsp |
| 4 tsp | 1 1/3 tbsp | 1.33 tbsp | 1 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 5 tsp | 1 2/3 tbsp | 1.67 tbsp | 1 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 6 tsp | 2 tbsp | 2.00 tbsp | 2 tbsp |
| 7 tsp | 2 1/3 tbsp | 2.33 tbsp | 2 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 8 tsp | 2 2/3 tbsp | 2.67 tbsp | 2 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 9 tsp | 3 tbsp | 3.00 tbsp | 3 tbsp |
| 10 tsp | 3 1/3 tbsp | 3.33 tbsp | 3 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 11 tsp | 3 2/3 tbsp | 3.67 tbsp | 3 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 12 tsp | 4 tbsp | 4.00 tbsp | 4 tbsp |
| 13 tsp | 4 1/3 tbsp | 4.33 tbsp | 4 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 14 tsp | 4 2/3 tbsp | 4.67 tbsp | 4 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 15 tsp | 5 tbsp | 5.00 tbsp | 5 tbsp |
| 16 tsp | 5 1/3 tbsp | 5.33 tbsp | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp |
Why This Conversion Matters in Recipes
Converting teaspoons to tablespoons makes recipes easier to read, measure, and scale. Instead of measuring 9 teaspoons one by one, you can quickly recognize that it equals 3 tablespoons. That saves time and reduces measuring mistakes.
This matters in cooking and baking because many ingredients are listed in spoon measurements, especially spices, extracts, leavening agents, oils, and sauces. Knowing the conversion helps whether you are doubling a recipe, halving it, or adapting it to the measuring spoons you have on hand.
One important note: this page uses the standard US cooking conversion of 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons. If you are using an Australian tablespoon, the tablespoon is larger, so the conversion can be different.
Better Measuring Tips
- Use standard measuring spoons instead of regular eating spoons.
- Remember the key rule: 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon.
- Level dry ingredients for more accurate spoon measurements.
- For liquid ingredients, fill the spoon carefully to the rim without spilling.
- When a result is not a whole tablespoon, use a mix of tablespoons and teaspoons, such as 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons.
- Check the recipe source if you think it may use Australian tablespoon sizes.
Use this page whenever you need a quick and accurate teaspoons to tablespoons conversion, whether you are converting 3 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon or scaling up larger spoon amounts for cooking and baking.