Tablespoons (US) to Teaspoons (US) Converter
Convert Tablespoons (US) to Teaspoons (US) with the exact conversion factor, a worked example and a quick-reference table. Runs entirely in your browser.
This converter turns Tablespoons (US) into Teaspoons (US) instantly using the standard definition of both units. It includes the formula, a worked example, and a quick table for common amounts, and it works for any value you type — including decimals and negatives where they make sense.
Quick reference — Tablespoons (US) to Teaspoons (US)
How to use this calculator
- Enter the value in Tablespoons (US) in the input box.
- Read the result in Teaspoons (US) — it updates as you type.
- Use the Swap button to convert in the opposite direction.
- Check the quick-reference table for common Tablespoons (US) amounts.
The formula
Teaspoons (US) = Tablespoons (US) × 3
Worked example
1 tbsp = 3 tsp — in full, 1 Tablespoons (US) converts to 3 Teaspoons (US). Recipes and kitchen measuring are the everyday jobs for this conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Tablespoons (US) to Teaspoons (US)?
Multiply the value in Tablespoons (US) by 3. For example, 1 Tablespoons (US) × 3 = 3 Teaspoons (US). To go the other way, divide by 3 instead — or press Swap in the converter above.
How many Teaspoons (US) are in one Tablespoon (US)?
One Tablespoon (US) equals 3 Teaspoons (US). Scaling up, 10 Tablespoons (US) = 30 Teaspoons (US) and 100 Tablespoons (US) = 300 Teaspoons (US). The converter uses the full-precision factor, so typed values are more precise than the rounded figure quoted here.
Which is bigger, a Tablespoon (US) or a Teaspoon (US)?
A Tablespoon (US) is bigger. One Tablespoon (US) equals 3 Teaspoons (US), while one Teaspoon (US) is only 0.333333 Tablespoons (US). So a measurement that looks larger in Teaspoons (US) is reflecting the scale difference, not an error.
What is 1 Tablespoons (US) in Teaspoons (US)?
1 Tablespoons (US) is 3 Teaspoons (US). The math is 1 × 3 = 3. Try any other amount in the converter above and the result updates as you type.