1 Tablespoon to Teaspoons
1 tbsp = 3 tsp
= 14.8 ml | 0.5 fl oz | 0.0625 cups
Australia: 1 tbsp = 4 tsp (20 ml tablespoon)
One tablespoon equals exactly 3 teaspoons, 14.8 ml, or half a fluid ounce. This is one of the most-used kitchen conversions: a standard portion of olive oil for a salad dressing, a single serve of soy sauce, or the amount of honey in many single-serve recipes. In Australia, 1 tablespoon is 20 ml and equals 4 teaspoons. The teaspoon is 5 ml in both systems; only the tablespoon size differs.
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Adjacent Tablespoon Values
Common Questions
How many teaspoons in 1 tablespoon?
Exactly 3 teaspoons equal 1 tablespoon. This is the standard in the US and UK. In Australia, 1 tablespoon is 20 ml and equals 4 teaspoons.
What is 1 tablespoon in ml?
One tablespoon is 14.787 ml by the US standard (often rounded to 15 ml). The UK tablespoon is exactly 15 ml. The Australian tablespoon is exactly 20 ml.
How do I measure 1 tablespoon?
Use a calibrated tablespoon measuring spoon. Fill it and level it with the flat edge of a knife for dry ingredients. For liquid, fill to the rim. Household cutlery tablespoons are often 12 to 20 ml and should not be used for recipe measurements.
Is 1 tablespoon the same as 1 fluid ounce?
No. One tablespoon is 0.5 fluid ounce (15 ml). One fluid ounce is 2 tablespoons (30 ml). They are half the size of each other.