A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters.
Metric teaspoon to Tablespoon
Convert Metric teaspoon to Tablespoon instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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A US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons, or about 14.79 milliliters.
tbsp = metric tsp × 0.338140227
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Formula
tbsp = metric tsp × 0.338140227
metric tsp = tbsp × 2.957352956
Conversion table
| 1 metric tsp | 0.33814 tbsp |
| 5 metric tsp | 1.690701 tbsp |
| 10 metric tsp | 3.381402 tbsp |
| 20 metric tsp | 6.762805 tbsp |
| 50 metric tsp | 16.907011 tbsp |
| 100 metric tsp | 33.814023 tbsp |
| 500 metric tsp | 169.070114 tbsp |
| 1000 metric tsp | 338.140227 tbsp |
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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 tablespoon (tbsp). A US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons, or about 14.79 milliliters.
How do I convert metric teaspoon to tablespoon?
Multiply the metric teaspoon value by 0.338140227. For example, 10 metric tsp × 0.338140227 = 3.381402 tbsp.
Is the metric teaspoon to tablespoon 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 tablespoon back to metric teaspoon?
Yes. Multiply the tablespoon value by 2.957352956 to get metric teaspoon.
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About this conversion
This page converts metric teaspoon (metric tsp) to tablespoon (tbsp) within the cooking converter.
A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters. A US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons, or about 14.79 milliliters.
The formula is tbsp = metric tsp × 0.338140227, 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 tablespoon.