Convert tablespoon (US) to teaspoon (metric)
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (US) [tbsp (US)] to teaspoon (metric) [tsp (metric)], or Convert teaspoon (metric) to tablespoon (US).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Us) to Teaspoon (Metric)
1 tbsp (US) = 2.957353 tsp (metric)
Example: convert 15 tbsp (US) to tsp (metric):
15 tbsp (US) = 15 × 2.957353 tsp (metric) = 44.360295 tsp (metric)
Tablespoon (Us) to Teaspoon (Metric) Conversion Table
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Tablespoon (Us)
A tablespoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 1/16 of a cup or 3 teaspoons, commonly used in cooking and recipes.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional measurement system used in the United States, evolving from the household spoon. Its standardized size was established to facilitate consistent cooking and baking measurements.
Current Use
Today, the tablespoon (US) is widely used in cooking, baking, and nutritional labeling to measure ingredients accurately in the United States and other countries that adopt the US customary system.
Teaspoon (Metric)
A teaspoon (tsp) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 5 milliliters in the metric system.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated from the traditional spoon used for eating and serving, standardized over time for measurement purposes. Its metric equivalent was established to facilitate consistent cooking and recipe measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Today, the teaspoon is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients. It is also employed in medicine for dosing and in various measurement conversions within the culinary and scientific fields.