20 teaspoons equal 6.6667 tablespoons.
To convert 20 teaspoons to tablespoons, divide the number of teaspoons by 3 because 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons. So, 20 divided by 3 equals approximately 6.6667 tablespoons.
Conversion Tool
Result in tablespoons:
Conversion Formula
The basic formula to convert teaspoons to tablespoons is to divide the teaspoon value by 3. Since 1 tablespoon equals exactly 3 teaspoons, dividing makes the conversion direct and simple.
Mathematically, it goes like this:
- Value in tablespoons = Value in teaspoons ÷ 3
- For example, if you have 20 teaspoons: 20 ÷ 3 = 6.6667 tablespoons
This works because teaspoons and tablespoons are both units for volume measurement used in cooking and baking, where tablespoons are larger units containing three times the volume of a teaspoon.
Conversion Example
- Example 1 – 9 teaspoons:
Dividing 9 by 3 gives 3 tablespoons.
Steps: 9 ÷ 3 = 3 - Example 2 – 15 teaspoons:
15 divided by 3 equals 5 tablespoons.
Steps: 15 ÷ 3 = 5 - Example 3 – 7.5 teaspoons:
Dividing 7.5 by 3 results in 2.5 tablespoons.
Steps: 7.5 ÷ 3 = 2.5 - Example 4 – 0 teaspoons:
Zero teaspoons equals zero tablespoons.
Steps: 0 ÷ 3 = 0
Conversion Chart
| Teaspoons | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| -5.0 | -1.6667 |
| -4.0 | -1.3333 |
| -3.0 | -1.0000 |
| -2.0 | -0.6667 |
| -1.0 | -0.3333 |
| 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 |
| 40.0 | 13.3333 |
| 45.0 | 15.0000 |
The chart lists teaspoons values on the left and their tablespoon equivalents on the right. To use it, find the teaspoons value you want to convert, and then look across to see the tablespoons amount.
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Conversion Definitions
Teaspoons: A teaspoon is a unit of volume, usually used in cooking, measuring about 4.9289 milliliters. It is smaller than a tablespoon and used for small amount ingredients, like spices or liquids. Its size can vary slightly but is standardized in most recipes and measuring sets.
Tablespoons: A tablespoon is a volume unit mainly used in cooking, equal to three teaspoons or about 14.7868 milliliters. It measures larger quantities than a teaspoon, commonly used for ingredients like oils, sauces, or liquids. The tablespoon is standardized in most countries for cooking purposes.
Conversion FAQs
Can negative teaspoon values be converted to tablespoons?
Yes, negative values can be converted mathematically by dividing by 3, but in practical cooking use negative volumes don’t make sense. The formula works for any number, positive or negative, but negative teaspoons might represent theoretical or error values.
Is the tablespoon always exactly 3 teaspoons?
In most measuring systems, yes. The tablespoon is standardized to 3 teaspoons. However, some regions or older recipes might have slight variations, but for cooking and conversion calculators, 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons is the accepted standard.
What happens if I convert teaspoons to tablespoons without decimals?
If you skip decimals, you get rounded or truncated values, which can cause inaccuracies in recipes. For example, 20 teaspoons equals 6.6667 tablespoons, but rounding to 7 tablespoons adds extra volume, possibly affecting the outcome of a recipe.
Why do some recipes use teaspoons instead of tablespoons?
Recipes use teaspoons when measuring smaller or more precise amounts, such as spices or baking powder. Tablespoons are for larger quantities. Using teaspoons allows better control over the ingredient amount, important for taste and chemical reactions in cooking.
Can I convert tablespoons back to teaspoons?
Yes, to convert tablespoons to teaspoons multiply the number of tablespoons by 3. For example, 5 tablespoons equal 15 teaspoons. This reverses the division step from teaspoons to tablespoons.