A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters.
Metric teaspoon to Milliliter
Convert Metric teaspoon to Milliliter instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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The milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, a standard metric unit of volume.
mL = metric tsp × 5
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Formula
mL = metric tsp × 5
metric tsp = mL × 0.2
Conversion table
| 1 metric tsp | 5 mL |
| 5 metric tsp | 25 mL |
| 10 metric tsp | 50 mL |
| 20 metric tsp | 100 mL |
| 50 metric tsp | 250 mL |
| 100 metric tsp | 500 mL |
| 500 metric tsp | 2500 mL |
| 1000 metric tsp | 5000 mL |
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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 milliliter (mL). The milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, a standard metric unit of volume.
How do I convert metric teaspoon to milliliter?
Multiply the metric teaspoon value by 5. For example, 10 metric tsp × 5 = 50 mL.
Is the metric teaspoon to milliliter 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 milliliter back to metric teaspoon?
Yes. Multiply the milliliter value by 0.2 to get metric teaspoon.
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About this conversion
This page converts metric teaspoon (metric tsp) to milliliter (mL) within the cooking converter.
A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters. The milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, a standard metric unit of volume.
The formula is mL = metric tsp × 5, 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 milliliter.