A supplement label says take 6 tsp per day. How many tablespoons is that?

6 ÷ 3 = 2 tbsp. Use the scoop or measuring spoon that comes with the product, since everyday spoons vary in size.

Is there a quick way to convert teaspoons to tablespoons in my head?

Divide by 3, or count in groups of three teaspoons — each group is one tablespoon. See tablespoons to teaspoons for the reverse conversion.

3 tsp = 1 tbsp — Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter

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Precision4 dp

1 US Teaspoon = 0.3333 US Tablespoon

Key Formulas

Liter → US Gallon

gal = L × 0.264172

US Gallon → Liter

L = gal × 3.78541

US Cup → Milliliter

mL = cup × 236.588

Milliliter → US Cup

cup = mL × 0.00422675

Formula

tbsp = tsp ÷ 3

Recipes are sometimes written in teaspoons, but a larger measuring spoon or a scaled-up batch calls for tablespoons. Use this conversion when a teaspoon amount needs to be expressed as tablespoons.

Source: NIST SP 811, Table B.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Real-World Examples

A recipe scaled to need 9 tsp of butter can be measured as 3 level tablespoons instead.

9 tsp = 3 tbsp

4 tsp of honey is about 1.33 tablespoons — useful when doubling a recipe originally written in teaspoons.

4 tsp = 1.3333 tbsp

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