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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

TablespoonsTeaspoons
½ tbsp1.5 tsp
1 tbsp3 tsp
2 tbsp6 tsp
3 tbsp9 tsp
4 tbsp12 tsp
5 tbsp15 tsp
6 tbsp18 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.