10 teaspoons (tsp) is equal to 3.3333 tablespoons (tbsp).
Since 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons, converting 10 tsp to tbsp means dividing 10 by 3, resulting approximately 3.3333 tbsp.
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Result in tbsp:
Conversion Formula
The formula for converting teaspoons to tablespoons is simple: divide the number of teaspoons by 3. This works because 1 tablespoon contains exactly 3 teaspoons. For example, if you have 10 tsp, you divide 10 by 3, which gives about 3.3333 tbsp.
This method works since both teaspoon and tablespoon are units of volume used in cooking and they have a fixed ratio. By dividing the value in tsp by 3, you get the equivalent amount in tbsp.
Example calculation:
- Given: 10 tsp
- Formula: tbsp = tsp ÷ 3
- Calculation: 10 ÷ 3 = 3.3333 tbsp
Conversion Example
- Example: Convert 15 tsp to tbsp
- Start with 15 tsp.
- Divide 15 by 3: 15 ÷ 3 = 5 tbsp.
- So, 15 tsp equals 5 tbsp.
- Example: Convert 6 tsp to tbsp
- Start with 6 tsp.
- Divide 6 by 3: 6 ÷ 3 = 2 tbsp.
- Thus, 6 tsp equals 2 tbsp.
- Example: Convert 4.5 tsp to tbsp
- Start with 4.5 tsp.
- Divide 4.5 by 3: 4.5 ÷ 3 = 1.5 tbsp.
- Therefore, 4.5 tsp equals 1.5 tbsp.
- Example: Convert 21 tsp to tbsp
- Start with 21 tsp.
- Divide 21 by 3: 21 ÷ 3 = 7 tbsp.
- So, 21 tsp equals 7 tbsp.
Conversion Chart
The chart below lists values from -15.0 to 35.0 teaspoons with their equivalent tablespoons. You can find the tsp value in the left column and read across to the right column to see the converted tbsp value. For negative numbers, it shows the negative conversion, useful in calculations involving subtraction or adjustments.
| Teaspoons (tsp) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| -15.0 | -5.0000 |
| -10.0 | -3.3333 |
| -5.0 | -1.6667 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 5.0 | 1.6667 |
| 10.0 | 3.3333 |
| 15.0 | 5.0000 |
| 20.0 | 6.6667 |
| 25.0 | 8.3333 |
| 30.0 | 10.0000 |
| 35.0 | 11.6667 |
Related Conversion Questions
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Conversion Definitions
tsp (teaspoon): A teaspoon is a volume unit commonly used in cooking, equal to 1/3 of a tablespoon or about 4.928 milliliters. It is often used to measure small quantities of ingredients like spices, baking powder, and liquids in recipes.
tbsp (tablespoon): A tablespoon is a larger volume measurement used in cooking and baking, equal to 3 teaspoons or roughly 14.786 milliliters. It helps measure medium-sized amounts of liquids or dry ingredients in recipes.
Conversion FAQs
Why is the conversion factor between tsp and tbsp exactly 3?
The teaspoon and tablespoon units have a fixed relationship based on traditional measuring spoons. One tablespoon is designed to hold exactly three times the volume of one teaspoon. This standardization helps cooks easily scale recipes across different measurements.
Can the conversion between tsp and tbsp change based on country?
Although most countries use the same 3:1 ratio, slight variations in teaspoon and tablespoon sizes exist, like the US customary versus metric measurements. However, the 3 teaspoons per tablespoon ratio remains consistent in practical kitchen use.
Is it accurate to convert tsp to tbsp by dividing by 3 for all ingredients?
Yes, since tsp and tbsp are units of volume, the conversion applies regardless of the ingredient’s density. But if measuring by weight, this conversion won’t be accurate because different ingredients have different densities.
Can I use the conversion tool for fractional teaspoons like 2.5 tsp?
Yes, the tool accepts decimal and fractional values, so you can enter 2.5 tsp or any number with decimals. It will convert it accurately to tablespoons using the dividing by 3 formula.
What if I want to convert tablespoons back to teaspoons?
To convert tablespoons into teaspoons, multiply the number of tablespoons by 3. Since 1 tbsp equals 3 tsp, reversing the calculation requires multiplication by 3 instead of division.