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teaspoon (tsp) → tablespoon (tbsp)

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tsp=tbsp
0.01=0.003333
0.1=0.033333
1=0.333332
2=0.666665
3=0.999997
5=1.666662
10=3.333324
20=6.666649
50=16.666622
100=33.333243
1000=333.332432

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Brief explanation: teaspoon to tablespoon

Liter is the base volume unit in the metric system. US gallon = 3.78 L. Cup = 236 ml. Tablespoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml. Volume measures how much space a substance occupies. The metric system (L, mL) is used worldwide. US customary units (gal, cup, tbsp, tsp) are common in American recipes. When converting, use the exact factors for accuracy—especially in cooking and chemistry.

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  • 1 teaspoon=0.3333 tablespoon
  • 5 teaspoon=1.6667 tablespoon
  • 10 teaspoon=3.3333 tablespoon

About the Units

teaspoon (tsp)

Definition: A teaspoon (tsp) is a unit of volume. In the US, one teaspoon equals approximately 4.929 mL or 1/3 tablespoon. It is the smallest common cooking measure.
History: The teaspoon derived from the size of spoons used for tea. It became a standard cooking measure. US and metric teaspoons are very close (5 mL in metric).
Current use: Teaspoons are used for spices, extracts, and small recipe amounts. Medication dosing often uses teaspoons (5 mL). It is the base for larger cooking measures.

tablespoon (tbsp)

Definition: A tablespoon (tbsp) is a unit of volume. In the US, one tablespoon equals approximately 14.787 mL or 3 teaspoons. It is used for smaller recipe measurements.
History: The tablespoon emerged from actual spoon sizes used in cooking. Standardization varied until modern recipe conventions. US and metric tablespoons differ slightly.
Current use: Tablespoons are used in recipes for spices, oils, and small liquid amounts. Medication dosing sometimes uses tablespoons. One tablespoon is about 15 mL.

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