4 Tablespoons to Teaspoons
4 tbsp = 12 tsp
= 59.1 ml | 2 fl oz | 0.2500 cups
Australia: 4 tbsp = 16 tsp (20 ml tablespoon)
Four tablespoons is exactly 12 teaspoons, 2 fluid ounces, or 1/4 of a US cup. This is one of the most important kitchen equivalents to memorise because many recipes give quantities as 1/4 cup or 4 tablespoons interchangeably. It is the butter for one batch of simple cookies, the olive oil for roasting one small tray of vegetables, or the broth for a single pan sauce. In Australia, 4 tablespoons is 80 ml (16 teaspoons).
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Adjacent Tablespoon Values
Common Questions
How many teaspoons is 4 tablespoons?
Four tablespoons equals 12 teaspoons. The formula is 4 x 3 = 12.
Is 4 tablespoons the same as 1/4 cup?
Yes. Four US tablespoons exactly equals 1/4 cup (59.15 ml). This is one of the most useful kitchen equivalents.
What is 4 tablespoons in ml?
Four US/UK tablespoons is 59.1 ml, often written as 60 ml for convenience. Four Australian tablespoons is 80 ml.
What recipes use 4 tablespoons?
Any recipe calling for 1/4 cup of a liquid or dry ingredient. Common examples include butter for cookies, olive oil for roasting vegetables, and cream for one-portion sauces.