6 tablespoons (tbsp) is equal to 18 teaspoons (tsp).
This conversion is because 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons, so multiplying 6 by 3 gives the total teaspoons. It’s a direct unit conversion often used in cooking and recipes to measure small liquid volumes.
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Conversion Formula
To convert tablespoons to teaspoons, multiply the number of tablespoons by 3. This works because 1 tablespoon contains exactly 3 teaspoons. The formula is:
teaspoons = tablespoons × 3
This formula works since tablespoons and teaspoons are both units for volume used in cooking, and their ratio is fixed. When you multiply tablespoons by 3, you get the equivalent teaspoons.
For example, converting 6 tablespoons to teaspoons:
- Start with 6 tbsp
- Multiply by 3: 6 × 3 = 18
- The result is 18 tsp
Conversion Example
- Convert 4 tbsp to tsp:
- Multiply 4 by 3
- 4 × 3 = 12
- Therefore, 4 tbsp equals 12 tsp
- Convert 7.5 tbsp to tsp:
- Multiply 7.5 by 3
- 7.5 × 3 = 22.5
- So, 7.5 tbsp equals 22.5 tsp
- Convert 2 tbsp to tsp:
- Multiply 2 by 3
- 2 × 3 = 6
- Thus, 2 tbsp equals 6 tsp
- Convert 10 tbsp to tsp:
- Multiply 10 by 3
- 10 × 3 = 30
- Therefore, 10 tbsp equals 30 tsp
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows conversions from tablespoons to teaspoons for values between -19.0 and 31.0. To find the tsp value, locate the tbsp number and read across its corresponding tsp amount, which is the tbsp multiplied by 3.
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Teaspoons (tsp) |
|---|---|
| -19.0 | -57.0 |
| -18.0 | -54.0 |
| -17.0 | -51.0 |
| -16.0 | -48.0 |
| -15.0 | -45.0 |
| -14.0 | -42.0 |
| -13.0 | -39.0 |
| -12.0 | -36.0 |
| -11.0 | -33.0 |
| -10.0 | -30.0 |
| -9.0 | -27.0 |
| -8.0 | -24.0 |
| -7.0 | -21.0 |
| -6.0 | -18.0 |
| -5.0 | -15.0 |
| -4.0 | -12.0 |
| -3.0 | -9.0 |
| -2.0 | -6.0 |
| -1.0 | -3.0 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1.0 | 3.0 |
| 2.0 | 6.0 |
| 3.0 | 9.0 |
| 4.0 | 12.0 |
| 5.0 | 15.0 |
| 6.0 | 18.0 |
| 7.0 | 21.0 |
| 8.0 | 24.0 |
| 9.0 | 27.0 |
| 10.0 | 30.0 |
| 11.0 | 33.0 |
| 12.0 | 36.0 |
| 13.0 | 39.0 |
| 14.0 | 42.0 |
| 15.0 | 45.0 |
| 16.0 | 48.0 |
| 17.0 | 51.0 |
| 18.0 | 54.0 |
| 19.0 | 57.0 |
| 20.0 | 60.0 |
| 21.0 | 63.0 |
| 22.0 | 66.0 |
| 23.0 | 69.0 |
| 24.0 | 72.0 |
| 25.0 | 75.0 |
| 26.0 | 78.0 |
| 27.0 | 81.0 |
| 28.0 | 84.0 |
| 29.0 | 87.0 |
| 30.0 | 90.0 |
| 31.0 | 93.0 |
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Conversion Definitions
tbsp (tablespoon): The tablespoon is a cooking measurement unit used for volume, mostly liquids or powders. It equals 3 teaspoons or about 14.79 milliliters in US measurements. It’s commonly used in recipes to quantify ingredients with moderate amounts.
tsp (teaspoon): The teaspoon is a smaller volume unit in cooking, equal to 1/3 of a tablespoon or roughly 4.93 milliliters in the US. It measures small amounts of ingredients, like spices or extracts, essential to precise recipe preparation.
Conversion FAQs
Why does 1 tablespoon equal 3 teaspoons?
In culinary measurements, the tablespoon was standardized to hold exactly three times the volume of a teaspoon. This ratio simplifies conversions and recipe scaling, making it easier to interchange measurements without needing complex calculations.
Can I just multiply any tablespoon value by 3 to get teaspoons?
Yes, multiplying any tablespoon value by 3 gives teaspoons, but be careful if using different measurement systems like UK vs US tablespoons, as their sizes slightly differ, affecting the final volume measurement.
Are tbsp and tsp volume measurements or weight?
Both tablespoon and teaspoon are units of volume, not weight. Thus, converting between them involves volume only. Weight conversions require knowing the ingredient’s density, which varies by substance.
Is this conversion valid for both liquid and dry ingredients?
The tbsp to tsp conversion applies to volume measurements, so it works for both liquid and dry ingredients measured by volume. However, dry ingredients’ weight may differ even if the volume is constant.
What happens if I round off the tsp value after converting from tbsp?
Rounding teaspoon values can cause slight inaccuracies in recipes, especially with small quantities. For exact cooking or baking, it’s better to keep decimal places or use measuring spoons that match the required amount.