A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters.
Metric teaspoon to Liter
Convert Metric teaspoon to Liter instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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The liter is the base metric unit of volume used throughout this converter, equal to 1,000 milliliters.
L = metric tsp × 0.005
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Formula
L = metric tsp × 0.005
metric tsp = L × 200
Conversion table
| 1 metric tsp | 0.005 L |
| 5 metric tsp | 0.025 L |
| 10 metric tsp | 0.05 L |
| 20 metric tsp | 0.1 L |
| 50 metric tsp | 0.25 L |
| 100 metric tsp | 0.5 L |
| 500 metric tsp | 2.5 L |
| 1000 metric tsp | 5 L |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the metric teaspoon (metric tsp). A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the liter (L). The liter is the base metric unit of volume used throughout this converter, equal to 1,000 milliliters.
How do I convert metric teaspoon to liter?
Multiply the metric teaspoon value by 0.005. For example, 10 metric tsp × 0.005 = 0.05 L.
Is the metric teaspoon to liter 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 liter back to metric teaspoon?
Yes. Multiply the liter value by 200 to get metric teaspoon.
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About this conversion
This page converts metric teaspoon (metric tsp) to liter (L) within the cooking converter.
A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters. The liter is the base metric unit of volume used throughout this converter, equal to 1,000 milliliters.
The formula is L = metric tsp × 0.005, 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 teaspoon values already converted to liter.