A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Metric tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter — metric tbsp to tsp
Convert Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) to Teaspoon (tsp) using the exact conversion factor (1 metric tablespoon = 3.043262043 teaspoon). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Metric tablespoons to Teaspoons converter
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Cooking Converter
Convert cooking volume and mass units used in recipes and nutrition workflows.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A US teaspoon is one third of a US tablespoon.
Result = input x 1.5e-5 / 4.92892159e-6.
Volume units are compatible.
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About Converting Metric tablespoons to Teaspoons
Metric tablespoon and Teaspoon both show up in recipes, and converting between them matters whenever a recipe from one country's cookbook needs to be followed with another country's measuring tools. Specifically: A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters, and a US teaspoon is one third of a US tablespoon.
Formula
teaspoons = metric tablespoons × 3.04326204317
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 metric tablespoon equals 0.000015 base units, and 1 teaspoon equals 0.00000492892159375 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct metric tablespoon-to-teaspoon factor of 3.04326204317.
Simple example
1 metric tbsp × 3.043262043 = 3.043262043 tsp
1 metric tablespoon = 3.043262043 teaspoons.
Real-world example
2 metric tbsp × 3.043262043 = 6.086524086 tsp
2 metric tablespoons = 6.086524086 teaspoons.
Conversion table
| Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) | Teaspoon (tsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 metric tbsp | 0.7608155108 tsp |
| 0.5 metric tbsp | 1.521631022 tsp |
| 1 metric tbsp | 3.043262043 tsp |
| 2 metric tbsp | 6.086524086 tsp |
| 4 metric tbsp | 12.17304817 tsp |
| 8 metric tbsp | 24.34609635 tsp |
Reverse conversion: Teaspoon to Metric tablespoon
3.043262043 tsp × 0.3285947729 = 0.9999999999 metric tbsp
3.043262043 teaspoons = 0.9999999999 metric tablespoons.
metric tablespoons = teaspoons × 0.328594772917
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Teaspoon to Metric tablespoon.
Understanding the Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp)
A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Understanding the Teaspoon
Teaspoon (tsp) measures volume. The US teaspoon is exactly 4.92892159375 milliliters — 1/3 of a US tablespoon and 1/48 of a US cup. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (cooking and recipe measurement)
Uses of the Teaspoon today
- US recipe and cooking measurement for small quantities
- Medication dosing instructions in the US
- Baking measurement alongside the tablespoon and cup
Teaspoon — sources
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General tables of units including the US teaspoon definition.
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Frequently asked questions
How many teaspoons are in 1 metric tablespoon?
1 metric tablespoon equals 3.043262043 teaspoons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert metric tablespoon to teaspoon?
Multiply the metric tablespoon value by 3.043262043. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert teaspoon back to metric tablespoon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 teaspoon equals 0.3285947729 metric tablespoons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a metric tablespoon?
Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) is a unit of cooking.
What is a teaspoon?
Teaspoon (tsp) measures volume. The US teaspoon is exactly 4.92892159375 milliliters — 1/3 of a US tablespoon and 1/48 of a US cup. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Is the metric tablespoon to teaspoon conversion exact?
Yes. The US teaspoon is exactly 4.92892159375 milliliters — 1/3 of a US tablespoon and 1/48 of a US cup. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.