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Tablespoons to teaspoons
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons. It's an exact ratio, so just multiply tablespoons by 3. Use the converter or the chart below.
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Tablespoons to teaspoons chart
| Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|
| ½ tbsp | 1.5 tsp |
| 1 tbsp | 3 tsp |
| 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| 3 tbsp | 9 tsp |
| 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| 5 tbsp | 15 tsp |
| 6 tbsp | 18 tsp |
This ratio is exact and the same in US, UK, metric and Australian spoons for the 3:1 relationship — 1 tbsp is always 3 tsp. Only the millilitre size of the spoon changes between systems.
Frequently asked questions
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
There are exactly 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon.
How many teaspoons is 2 tablespoons?
2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons.
Is 1 tablespoon 3 teaspoons in every country?
Yes, the 3:1 ratio holds everywhere. Only the actual millilitre volume of the spoon differs — a US tbsp is 14.8 ml, an Australian tbsp is 20 ml — but each still equals 3 of its matching teaspoons.