Teaspoon (UK) to Tablespoon (UK) Converter
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How to Convert Teaspoon (UK) to Tablespoon (UK)
To mL: multiply by 5.919. To US teaspoons: multiply by 1.201. To metric teaspoons: multiply by 1.184.
1 UK tsp ≈ 5.919 mL. Approximately 1.2 times the US teaspoon (4.929 mL).
For example, 1 Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK)) = 0.3333327702 Tablespoon (UK) (tbsp (UK)).
Teaspoon (UK) to Tablespoon (UK) — Common Values
| Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK)) | Tablespoon (UK) (tbsp (UK)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.03333327702 |
| 0.5 | 0.1666663851 |
| 1 | 0.3333327702 |
| 2 | 0.6666655404 |
| 5 | 1.666663851 |
| 10 | 3.333327702 |
| 25 | 8.333319255 |
| 50 | 16.66663851 |
| 100 | 33.33327702 |
| 500 | 166.6663851 |
| 1000 | 333.3327702 |
About Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK))
Definition
The UK teaspoon is a unit of culinary volume equal to approximately 5.919 milliliters, slightly larger than its US counterpart.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK tsp ≈ 5.919 mL. Approximately 1.2 times the US teaspoon (4.929 mL).
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 5.919. To US teaspoons: multiply by 1.201. To metric teaspoons: multiply by 1.184.
Practical Applications
Traditional British recipes, Commonwealth cooking, and older pharmaceutical dosing in the UK.
Interesting Facts
The UK teaspoon is about 20% larger than the US teaspoon. A recipe calling for 5 UK teaspoons would need 6 US teaspoons.
Common Mistakes
Assuming UK and US teaspoons are the same — the UK teaspoon is about 20% larger. This matters in precise baking.
Educational Tips
Modern UK recipes increasingly use metric (5 mL teaspoons). When following older UK recipes, a UK tsp ≈ 6 mL.
About Tablespoon (UK) (tbsp (UK))
Definition
The UK tablespoon is a unit of culinary volume equal to approximately 17.758 milliliters, or 3 UK teaspoons.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK tbsp ≈ 17.758 mL = 3 UK tsp. About 20% larger than a US tablespoon (14.787 mL).
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 17.758. To US tablespoons: multiply by 1.201. To metric tablespoons: multiply by 1.184.
Practical Applications
Traditional British baking and cooking, Commonwealth recipes, and older pharmaceutical references.
Interesting Facts
Australia officially uses a 20 mL tablespoon, the UK uses ~17.8 mL, and the US uses ~14.8 mL — three different sizes for the same name!
Common Mistakes
Mixing up UK and US tablespoons in international recipes. A UK tbsp is ~20% larger than a US tbsp.
Educational Tips
Modern UK cooking is shifting to metric (15 mL). When following old UK recipes, add ~20% more than a US tbsp would indicate.