A US teaspoon is one third of a US tablespoon.
Teaspoons to Bushels Converter — tsp to bu
Convert Teaspoon (tsp) to Bushel (bu) using the exact conversion factor (1 teaspoon = 0.0001398709 bushel). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Teaspoons to Bushels converter
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Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A US bushel is about 35.239 liters.
Result = input x 4.92892159e-6 / 0.03523907017.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Teaspoons to Bushels
Teaspoon and Bushel appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Teaspoon is most often used for us recipe and cooking measurement for small quantities.
Formula
bushels = teaspoons × 0.00013987093219
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 teaspoon equals 0.00000492892159375 base units, and 1 bushel equals 0.0352390701669 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct teaspoon-to-bushel factor of 0.00013987093219.
Simple example
1 tsp × 0.0001398709322 = 0.0001398709 bu
1 teaspoon = 0.0001398709 bushels.
Real-world example
10 tsp × 0.0001398709322 = 0.0013987093 bu
10 teaspoons = 0.0013987093 bushels.
Conversion table
| Teaspoon (tsp) | Bushel (bu) |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 0.0001398709 bu |
| 5 tsp | 0.0006993547 bu |
| 10 tsp | 0.0013987093 bu |
| 25 tsp | 0.0034967733 bu |
| 50 tsp | 0.0069935466 bu |
| 100 tsp | 0.0139870932 bu |
Reverse conversion: Bushel to Teaspoon
0.0001398709 bu × 7149.448312 = 0.9999997699 tsp
0.0001398709 bushels = 0.9999997699 teaspoons.
teaspoons = bushels × 7149.44831169
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Bushel to Teaspoon.
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
Understanding the Bushel (bu)
A US bushel is about 35.239 liters.
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 bushels are in 1 teaspoon?
1 teaspoon equals 0.0001398709 bushels, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert teaspoon to bushel?
Multiply the teaspoon value by 0.0001398709322. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert bushel back to teaspoon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 bushel equals 7,149.448312 teaspoons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
What is a bushel?
Bushel (bu) is a unit of volume.
Is the teaspoon to bushel 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.
Where is the teaspoon still used today?
United States (cooking and recipe measurement)