What is the exact conversion factor from teaspoon (US) to tablespoon (metric)?

One US teaspoon equals 0.3285947729 metric tablespoons.

Why do tablespoon sizes differ internationally?

Different countries have varying standard definitions of tablespoon volume, usually 15 mL or 20 mL depending on local conventions.

Can I use this conversion for medicine dosing?

Yes, it helps convert volume measurements for liquid medicines between customary and metric systems accurately.

How to Convert from Teaspoon (US) to Tablespoon (Metric)?

Convert volumes easily between US teaspoons and metric tablespoons for cooking, baking, and dosing with our user-friendly online unit converter.

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Teaspoon (US) to Tablespoon (metric) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows users to convert volume measurements from United States customary teaspoons to metric tablespoons. It's designed to assist in cooking, medicine dosing, and recipe conversions by providing an accurate and straightforward way to switch between these units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume you want to convert in teaspoons (US).
Select 'teaspoon (US)' as the input unit and 'tablespoon (metric)' as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in metric tablespoons.
Use the result for cooking, baking, or dosing purposes.

Key Features

Accurately converts teaspoon (US) volumes to metric tablespoon values.
Based on the precise conversion rate of 1 teaspoon (US) = 0.3285947729 tablespoon (metric).
Supports applications in culinary measurements, pharmaceutical dosing, and recipe standardization.
Browser-based and easy to use without needing physical measuring tools.

Examples

3 teaspoons (US) equals approximately 0.986 metric tablespoons.
6 teaspoons (US) converts to about 1.972 metric tablespoons.

Common Use Cases

Measuring small ingredient quantities in recipes for accurate cooking and baking.
Dosing over-the-counter liquid medicines using metric measurements.
Converting recipes to accommodate metric or United States customary unit preferences.
Scaling ingredient amounts when adapting recipes between measurement systems.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify local tablespoon size standards to account for international differences.
Use precise measurement devices to minimize rounding errors.
Apply conversions when standardizing recipes between metric and imperial systems.
Check medication dosing tools for compatibility with volume units used.

Limitations

The tablespoon size may vary by country, commonly 15 mL but sometimes 20 mL as in Australia.
Practical measurement precision may be affected by rounding and instrument accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exact conversion factor from teaspoon (US) to tablespoon (metric)?: One US teaspoon equals 0.3285947729 metric tablespoons.
Why do tablespoon sizes differ internationally?: Different countries have varying standard definitions of tablespoon volume, usually 15 mL or 20 mL depending on local conventions.
Can I use this conversion for medicine dosing?: Yes, it helps convert volume measurements for liquid medicines between customary and metric systems accurately.

Key Terminology

Teaspoon (US): A volume unit in the United States customary system equaling exactly 4.92892159375 milliliters and one-sixth of a US fluid ounce.
Tablespoon (Metric): A culinary volume unit commonly standardized as 15 milliliters in many metric countries, used for measuring small ingredient or liquid amounts.
Conversion Rate: The numerical factor used to change a quantity from one unit to another; here, it is 1 teaspoon (US) equals 0.3285947729 tablespoon (metric).

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the main purpose of this converter?

To convert tablespoons (metric) to teaspoons (US)

To convert teaspoons (US) to tablespoons (metric)

To convert fluid ounces to liters

What is one US teaspoon equal to in metric tablespoons?

0.5 metric tablespoons

0.3285947729 metric tablespoons

1 metric tablespoon

Why should local tablespoon sizes be checked?

Because tablespoon sizes vary internationally

Because teaspoons are inconsistent

Because conversions are always exact

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