A metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 milliliters.
Metric tablespoon to Metric teaspoon
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A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters.
metric tsp = metric tbsp × 3
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Formula
metric tsp = metric tbsp × 3
metric tbsp = metric tsp × 0.3333333333
Conversion table
| 1 metric tbsp | 3 metric tsp |
| 5 metric tbsp | 15 metric tsp |
| 10 metric tbsp | 30 metric tsp |
| 20 metric tbsp | 60 metric tsp |
| 50 metric tbsp | 150 metric tsp |
| 100 metric tbsp | 300 metric tsp |
| 500 metric tbsp | 1500 metric tsp |
| 1000 metric tbsp | 3000 metric tsp |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the metric tablespoon (metric tbsp). A metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 milliliters.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the metric teaspoon (metric tsp). A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters.
How do I convert metric tablespoon to metric teaspoon?
Multiply the metric tablespoon value by 3. For example, 10 metric tbsp × 3 = 30 metric tsp.
Is the metric tablespoon to metric teaspoon conversion exact?
Yes. This conversion uses a fixed factor defined for cooking measurement standards, so results are consistent every time.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used when following recipes, adjusting ingredient quantities, or converting between US customary and metric cooking measurements.
Can I convert metric teaspoon back to metric tablespoon?
Yes. Multiply the metric teaspoon value by 0.3333333333 to get metric tablespoon.
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About this conversion
This page converts metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) to metric teaspoon (metric tsp) within the cooking converter.
A metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 milliliters. A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters.
The formula is metric tsp = metric tbsp × 3, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the cooking converter's reference units.
Results are consistent because the conversion relies on a fixed numerical ratio rather than an estimate.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common metric tablespoon values already converted to metric teaspoon.