What Is This Tool?
This online unit converter allows you to convert volume measurements from the US teaspoon to milliliters (mL). It is designed to support precise conversions commonly used in cooking, medical dosing, laboratory work, and other situations where metric volume units are preferred.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in US teaspoons you wish to convert
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Select the source unit as teaspoon (US) and the target unit as milliliter [mL]
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in milliliters
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Use the results for recipe measurements, medication doses, or scientific calculations
Key Features
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Converts US teaspoon volumes directly to milliliters (mL)
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Provides exact unit definitions based on recognized standards
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Useful for culinary, medical, and laboratory volume measurements
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Easy-to-use interface suitable for all skill levels
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Supports precision conversion maintaining standardized volume values
Examples
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2 teaspoons (US) converts to approximately 9.8578 milliliters
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0.5 teaspoon (US) converts to approximately 2.4645 milliliters
Common Use Cases
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Measuring small ingredient amounts in cooking and baking recipes
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Dosing liquid medicines and syrups in household healthcare
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Expressing small liquid volumes in scientific laboratory samples and assays
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Ensuring consistent volume dosing in medical prescriptions and intravenous fluids
Tips & Best Practices
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Always specify US teaspoon when converting to avoid confusion with other teaspoon definitions
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Use this converter for consistent measurement units in cooking or scientific contexts
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Double-check conversions when precision is critical, such as in healthcare or laboratory applications
Limitations
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Slight variations due to rounding decimals may affect precision
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Teaspoon volumes can differ internationally; this tool is strictly for the US teaspoon standard
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Rounded figures may not be suitable for high-precision medical or scientific use
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the exact volume of a US teaspoon in milliliters?
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A US teaspoon equals exactly 4.9289215938 milliliters.
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Can I use this converter for non-US teaspoons?
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No, this converter is designed specifically for US teaspoon measurements to ensure accuracy.
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Why is milliliter used instead of teaspoons in laboratories?
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Milliliters are metric units widely used in labs for standardized, precise volume measurements.
Key Terminology
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Teaspoon (US)
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A US customary volume unit equal to 1/6 of a US fluid ounce or exactly 4.9289215938 milliliters.
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Milliliter [mL]
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A metric volume unit equal to one thousandth of a liter, exactly the same as one cubic centimeter.
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Volume Conversion
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The process of changing the representation of a volume measurement from one unit system to another.