Convert Tablespoon (US) (tbsp) to Teaspoon (Metric) (tsp (m)) instantly.
Tablespoon (US) to Teaspoon (Metric) conversion
1 Tablespoon (US) (tbsp) = 2.95736 Teaspoon (Metric) (tsp (m)). To convert Tablespoon (US) to Teaspoon (Metric), multiply the value by 2.95736.
| Tablespoon (US) (tbsp) | Teaspoon (Metric) (tsp (m)) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.95736 |
| 2 | 5.91472 |
| 5 | 14.7868 |
| 10 | 29.5736 |
| 25 | 73.934 |
| 50 | 147.868 |
| 100 | 295.736 |
| 1000 | 2957.36 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Teaspoon (Metric) are in one Tablespoon (US)?
One Tablespoon (US) (tbsp) equals 2.95736 Teaspoon (Metric) (tsp (m)).
How do I convert Tablespoon (US) to Teaspoon (Metric)?
To convert Tablespoon (US) to Teaspoon (Metric), multiply the value by 2.95736.
What is 10 Tablespoon (US) in Teaspoon (Metric)?
10 Tablespoon (US) = 29.5736 Teaspoon (Metric).
About these units
Tablespoon (US) (tbsp)
The US tablespoon is defined as 14.7868 mL, though commonly rounded to 15 mL in nutritional labeling and informal cooking contexts. In American cooking, the tablespoon is indispensable for measuring oils, spices, and small liquid quantities. It is also widely used in medicine for dosing liquid medications at home, though modern practice increasingly recommends milliliters for clarity. Its relationship—3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon and 16 tablespoons = 1 cup—allows American cooks to scale recipes easily, making it a cornerstone unit of the US culinary measurement system.
Teaspoon (Metric) (tsp (m))
The metric teaspoon is universally fixed at 5 mL, offering complete consistency across countries that use metric culinary measurements. This simplicity is a major advantage over historical teaspoon variations. In metric recipe writing—especially in Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Europe—teaspoons serve as standardized micro-measures that are easy to convert and scale. Its widespread adoption demonstrates the advantages of aligning traditional kitchen practices with the predictable structure of the metric system.