12 teaspoons (tsp) is equal to 2 fluid ounces (oz).
To convert teaspoons to ounces, you divide the number of teaspoons by 6 because 1 fluid ounce equals 6 teaspoons. So, 12 tsp divided by 6 gives 2 oz, showing the direct relationship between these volume units.
Conversion Tool
Result in oz:
Conversion Formula
The formula for converting teaspoons (tsp) to fluid ounces (oz) is:
oz = tsp ÷ 6
This works because 1 fluid ounce contains exactly 6 teaspoons. When you have a number of teaspoons, dividing by 6 tells you how many ounces that volume equals.
For example, to convert 12 tsp to oz:
- Start with 12 tsp
- Divide 12 by 6 (because 6 tsp = 1 oz)
- 12 ÷ 6 = 2 oz
This means 12 teaspoons is the same volume as 2 fluid ounces.
Conversion Example
- 18 tsp to oz:
- 18 tsp divided by 6 equals 3 oz.
- Calculation: 18 ÷ 6 = 3
- So, 18 teaspoons is 3 fluid ounces.
- 9 tsp to oz:
- Divide 9 by 6: 9 ÷ 6 = 1.5 oz.
- This means 9 teaspoons equals 1.5 fluid ounces.
- 24 tsp to oz:
- 24 divided by 6 gives 4 oz.
- Therefore, 24 teaspoons equals 4 fluid ounces.
- 6 tsp to oz:
- 6 ÷ 6 = 1 oz.
- One teaspoon is 1/6th of an ounce, so 6 tsp makes 1 oz exactly.
Conversion Chart
The chart below lists values from -13.0 to 37.0 teaspoons, converted to ounces. Negative values may represent volume removal or subtraction in recipes or calculations. Use it by finding the tsp value and reading across to see the equivalent oz amount.
| Teaspoons (tsp) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|
| -13.0 | -2.1667 |
| -10.0 | -1.6667 |
| -7.0 | -1.1667 |
| -4.0 | -0.6667 |
| -1.0 | -0.1667 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 3.0 | 0.5000 |
| 6.0 | 1.0000 |
| 9.0 | 1.5000 |
| 12.0 | 2.0000 |
| 15.0 | 2.5000 |
| 18.0 | 3.0000 |
| 21.0 | 3.5000 |
| 24.0 | 4.0000 |
| 27.0 | 4.5000 |
| 30.0 | 5.0000 |
| 33.0 | 5.5000 |
| 37.0 | 6.1667 |
Related Conversion Questions
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Conversion Definitions
tsp (teaspoon): A teaspoon is a small unit of volume used in cooking and medicine, equal to 1/3 of a tablespoon or approximately 4.92892 milliliters. It’s commonly used to measure small quantities of liquid or dry ingredients in recipes and dosages.
oz (fluid ounce): A fluid ounce is a volume unit in the US customary system, equal to about 29.5735 milliliters. It measures liquids and is often used in cooking, beverage servings, and packaging. One fluid ounce equals 6 teaspoons.
Conversion FAQs
Can I convert teaspoons to ounces for dry ingredients the same as liquids?
Teaspoons and ounces measure volume when used in cooking liquids. For dry ingredients, ounces more often measure weight, so converting tsp to oz by volume works for liquids but not for solids without considering density.
Why does 12 tsp equal 2 oz and not some other number?
Because 1 fluid ounce contains exactly 6 teaspoons, dividing 12 by 6 must give 2. The conversion is based on standardized volume measures, not arbitrary values.
Are US fluid ounces the same as UK ounces in this conversion?
No, US fluid ounces and UK (Imperial) fluid ounces differ slightly. This conversion assumes US customary units where 1 oz = 6 tsp. Using UK units would require adjustment due to different volumes per ounce.
Is the conversion precise for all cooking purposes?
Yes, this conversion is precise for volume measurements in cooking since the teaspoon and fluid ounce are standardized units. Small variations can occur with measuring tools but the formula itself is exact.
What if I have decimal teaspoons, how do I convert them?
You can convert decimal teaspoons exactly the same way by dividing by 6. For example, 7.5 tsp ÷ 6 = 1.25 oz. The formula handles all numeric values, including fractions and decimals.