How Many Teaspoons Are in a Tablespoon?
There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. Half a tablespoon is 1 1/2 teaspoons.
Teaspoons
Tablespoons to teaspoons
| 1/2 tablespoon | 1 1/2 teaspoons |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 3 teaspoons |
| 2 tablespoons | 6 teaspoons |
| 3 tablespoons | 9 teaspoons |
| 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) | 12 teaspoons |
Good to know
This is the conversion that saves a halved recipe: half of 1 tablespoon of baking powder is a clean 1 1/2 teaspoons.
In recipe shorthand, a small "t" or "tsp" is teaspoon and a capital "T" or "Tbsp" is tablespoon — a 3x difference that can ruin a dish if misread.
US and UK tablespoons are close enough to swap (14.8 vs 15 ml), but an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml — 4 teaspoons, not 3.
Frequently asked questions
Does 2 teaspoons make 1 tablespoon?
No — it takes 3 teaspoons to make 1 tablespoon.
What is half of 1 tablespoon?
Half a tablespoon is 1 1/2 teaspoons.
Is a big T teaspoon or tablespoon?
A capital T (or Tbsp) means tablespoon; a lowercase t (or tsp) means teaspoon.
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