3 Tablespoons to Teaspoons
3 tbsp = 9 tsp
= 44.4 ml | 1.5 fl oz | 0.1875 cups
Australia: 3 tbsp = 12 tsp (20 ml tablespoon)
Three tablespoons is 9 teaspoons, 44.4 ml, or 1.5 fluid ounces. This quantity is used for cocoa powder in many hot-chocolate recipes, a small portion of cream, or a generous serving of a thick sauce like tahini. Three tablespoons is 3/16 of a US cup. In Australia, 3 tablespoons using the 20 ml measure equals 60 ml (12 teaspoons), which is a significantly larger quantity.
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Adjacent Tablespoon Values
Common Questions
What is 3 tablespoons in teaspoons?
Three tablespoons equals 9 teaspoons. The formula is 3 x 3 = 9.
What is 3 tablespoons in cups?
Three tablespoons is 3/16 of a US cup, or approximately 0.1875 cups. It is between 1/8 cup (2 tablespoons) and 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons).
What is 3 tablespoons in ml?
Three US tablespoons is 44.4 ml. Three Australian tablespoons would be 60 ml.
Where does 3 tablespoons appear in recipes?
Cocoa powder for hot chocolate, tahini in small-batch hummus, butter or oil for sauteing two servings, and many cake-frosting measurements for single layers.