There are 3 teaspoons (tsp) in 1 tablespoon (tbsp, Tbsp, or T). So if you didn’t have a tablespoon on hand and had a recipe that called for 1 tablespoon of some ingredient, you could use a teaspoon three times to get that same amount.
Does 2 teaspoons make 1 tablespoon?
FAQ
Is 1 tsp half of a tablespoon?
Another way to look at this unit conversion is: 1 teaspoon is 1/3 of a tablespoon, so 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon. Knowing that there is 3 tsp in a tbsp is super useful when doubling or halving a recipe. It allows for more precise adjustments and conversions!
What makes 1 tablespoon?
A tablespoon is a unit of measure equal to 1/16 cup, 3 teaspoons, or 1/2 fluid ounce in the USA. It is either approximately or (in some countries) exactly equal to 15 ml. “Tablespoon” may be abbreviated as T (note: uppercase letter), tbl, tbs or tbsp.
Is 2 teaspoons same as 1 tablespoon?
1 tablespoon is equal to 3 teaspoons.
What makes 1 teaspoon?
A teaspoon is 5ml, so if you have metric measuring items, such as a measuring jug or even a clean medicine cap, you can do a quick measurement that way. Otherwise, the tip of your index finger from your first knuckle to the tip is roughly equal around a teaspoon. A tablespoon is 15ml.