3 Teaspoons to Tablespoon
3 tsp = 1 tbsp
= 14.8 ml
Three teaspoons is exactly 1 tablespoon, 14.8 ml, or 0.5 fluid ounce. This is the fundamental kitchen ratio: 3:1 teaspoon to tablespoon. Knowing this means you can always substitute a tablespoon measure for 3 teaspoons, and vice versa. It is the amount of vanilla extract for a standard cookie batch, olive oil for a basic salad dressing, or soy sauce per serving. In Australia the ratio is 4:1 (4 tsp = 1 AU tablespoon).
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Adjacent Teaspoon Values
Common Questions
Does 3 teaspoons equal 1 tablespoon?
Yes, exactly. Three teaspoons equals 1 tablespoon in the US and UK standard. This is the fundamental kitchen ratio. Australia uses a 20 ml tablespoon, which equals 4 teaspoons.
What is 3 teaspoons in ml?
Three teaspoons is 14.8 ml (using the 4.93 ml per teaspoon standard), commonly rounded to 15 ml in practice.
Can I use 3 teaspoons instead of a tablespoon?
Yes. Three teaspoons of any ingredient is exactly the same amount as 1 tablespoon. Use this substitution whenever you need a tablespoon but only have a teaspoon measure.
Is the 3:1 ratio the same everywhere?
No. The US and UK both use the 3:1 ratio (3 tsp = 1 tbsp). Australia uses a 4:1 ratio because the Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, not 15 ml. The teaspoon is 5 ml everywhere.