Convert tablespoon (US) to teaspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (US) [tbsp (US)] to teaspoon (US) [tsp (US)], or Convert teaspoon (US) to tablespoon (US).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Us) to Teaspoon (Us)
1 tbsp (US) = 2.99999979711588 tsp (US)
Example: convert 15 tbsp (US) to tsp (US):
15 tbsp (US) = 15 × 2.99999979711588 tsp (US) = 44.9999969567382 tsp (US)
Tablespoon (Us) to Teaspoon (Us) 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 (Us)
A teaspoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 4.928 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee, later standardized as a unit of measurement in cooking and recipes, with its current volume defined in the US in the 19th century.
Current Use
The teaspoon (US) is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients, and is a standard unit in the US customary measurement system for volume.