Teaspoon (UK) to Tablespoon (US) Converter
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How to Convert Teaspoon (UK) to Tablespoon (US)
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)) = 0.4003167752 Tablespoon (US) (tbsp (US)).
Teaspoon (UK) to Tablespoon (US) — Common Values
| Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK)) | Tablespoon (US) (tbsp (US)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.04003167752 |
| 0.5 | 0.2001583876 |
| 1 | 0.4003167752 |
| 2 | 0.8006335503 |
| 5 | 2.001583876 |
| 10 | 4.003167752 |
| 25 | 10.00791938 |
| 50 | 20.01583876 |
| 100 | 40.03167752 |
| 500 | 200.1583876 |
| 1000 | 400.3167752 |
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 (US) (tbsp (US))
Definition
The US tablespoon is a unit of culinary volume equal to 3 US teaspoons, or approximately 14.787 milliliters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 US tbsp = 3 US tsp = 1/2 US fl oz = 1/16 US cup ≈ 14.787 mL.
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 14.787. To teaspoons (US): multiply by 3. To cups (US): divide by 16.
Practical Applications
Measuring butter, oil, vinegar, and sauces in cooking. Common unit for salad dressing servings and medication doses.
Interesting Facts
A tablespoon of honey weighs about 21 grams, while a tablespoon of water weighs about 14.8 grams — density matters!
Common Mistakes
Confusing with the metric tablespoon (15 mL vs. 14.79 mL). Also, leveling vs. heaping tablespoons in baking.
Educational Tips
2 tbsp = 1 fl oz (US). 16 tbsp = 1 cup. For quick metric conversion, 1 tbsp ≈ 15 mL (close enough for cooking).