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3 Tablespoons to Teaspoons

3 tablespoons equals 9 teaspoons. Use the formula, worked example, and conversion table below to check the math.

3 tbsp = 9 tsp
tbsp × 3 = tsp
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3 tbsp is also
3 tbsp = 0.0444 L 3 tbsp = 0.0117 gal 3 tbsp = 44.36 mL 3 tbsp = 0.1875 cup 3 tbsp = 1.5 fl oz 3 tbsp = 0.0938 pt 3 tbsp = 0.0469 qt
tbsp
9 tsp

Step-by-Step Calculation

tbsp × 3 = tsp
  1. Start with 3 tbsp
  2. Multiply by 3: 3 × 3 = 9
  3. Result: 3 tbsp = 9 tsp

This conversion factor (3) is the same for every tablespoon to teaspoon calculation.

Tablespoon to Teaspoon Conversion Table

Tablespoons (tbsp) Teaspoons (tsp)
1 tbsp 3 tsp
2 tbsp 6 tsp
3 tbsp 9 tsp
5 tbsp 15 tsp
10 tbsp 30 tsp
15 tbsp 45 tsp
20 tbsp 60 tsp
25 tbsp 75 tsp
50 tbsp 150 tsp
75 tbsp 225 tsp
100 tbsp 300 tsp
250 tbsp 750 tsp
500 tbsp 1,500 tsp
1,000 tbsp 3,000 tsp
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Frequently Asked Questions

3 tablespoons equals 9 teaspoons.
The formula is: tbsp × 3 = tsp. See the tbsp to tsp formula page for worked examples.
Use the teaspoons to tablespoons converter. The reverse formula is: tsp ÷ 3 = tbsp.
The calculator uses the full-precision conversion factor for accuracy. Table values and displayed results are rounded for readability.
The conversion formula (tbsp × 3 = tsp) is based on internationally defined standards. Displayed results are rounded for readability, while the calculator uses the full-precision factor.
person Written by Sean Day verified Reviewed by UnitCompare update Last updated Mar 28, 2026