What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to easily transform volume measurements from milliliters (mL), a metric volume unit equal to one cubic centimeter, into metric teaspoons, defined as exactly 5 milliliters. It supports applications in cooking, healthcare, and food labeling where precise small-volume conversions are needed.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in milliliters that you want to convert
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Select milliliter as the from-unit and teaspoon (metric) as the to-unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent teaspoon (metric) value
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Use the results for recipe measurements, medicine dosing, or nutrition information
Key Features
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Converts volume from milliliters to metric teaspoons
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Based on the exact conversion rate of 1 mL = 0.2 metric teaspoons
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Supports uses in cooking, medicine dosing, and nutritional labeling
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Browser-based and easy to use without additional software
Examples
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10 milliliters equals 2 teaspoons (metric)
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25 milliliters equals 5 teaspoons (metric)
Common Use Cases
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Measuring small liquid amounts in cooking and baking recipes
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Dosing liquid medications and oral syrups accurately
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Specifying portion sizes on food packaging and nutritional labels
Tips & Best Practices
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Always use the metric teaspoon to ensure measurement consistency internationally
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Prefer milliliters for very small or very large volume measurements for better precision
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Confirm unit selections before conversion to avoid errors in dosing or recipe proportions
Limitations
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International teaspoon sizes vary, so this tool uses the metric teaspoon standard for accuracy
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For extremely small or large liquid volumes, milliliters might be more practical than teaspoons
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the definition of a milliliter?
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A milliliter is a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter and exactly one cubic centimeter, commonly used in labs, healthcare, and everyday measuring.
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How many milliliters are in a metric teaspoon?
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A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters, making it a standardized culinary volume unit.
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Why use metric teaspoons instead of regular teaspoons?
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Metric teaspoons avoid confusion from international variations in teaspoon sizes, providing a consistent standard for measurement.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter [mL]
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A metric volume unit equal to one thousandth of a liter and exactly one cubic centimeter, used for precise liquid volume measurements.
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Teaspoon (metric)
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A standardized culinary volume unit defined as exactly 5 milliliters, used to avoid variations in teaspoon sizes internationally.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to convert milliliters to metric teaspoons, which is 1 milliliter equals 0.2 teaspoons.