10 teaspoons (tsp) equals 3.3333 tablespoons (tbsp).
Since 1 tablespoon is equal to 3 teaspoons, converting 10 tsp to tbsp involves dividing 10 by 3, which gives approximately 3.3333 tbsp.
Conversion Tool
Result in tbsp:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert teaspoons (tsp) to tablespoons (tbsp) is simple: divide the number of teaspoons by 3. This works because 1 tablespoon contains 3 teaspoons.
Mathematically, the formula is:
tbsp = tsp ÷ 3
For example, if you have 10 tsp, you do:
- Divide 10 by 3
- 10 ÷ 3 = 3.3333 tbsp
This means 10 teaspoons is equal to about 3 and one-third tablespoons.
Conversion Example
- Example: Convert 15 tsp to tbsp
- Start with 15 tsp
- Divide 15 by 3 (because 3 tsp = 1 tbsp)
- 15 ÷ 3 = 5 tbsp
- So, 15 tsp equals 5 tablespoons.
- Example: Convert 7 tsp to tbsp
- Take 7 tsp
- Divide by 3
- 7 ÷ 3 = 2.3333 tbsp
- This means 7 teaspoons is about 2 and 1/3 tablespoons.
- Example: Convert 3 tsp to tbsp
- 3 tsp divided by 3 equals 1 tbsp exactly
- Example: Convert 25 tsp to tbsp
- Divide 25 by 3
- 25 ÷ 3 = 8.3333 tbsp
- So, 25 teaspoons equals about 8 and 1/3 tablespoons.
Conversion Chart
| 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 |
The chart shows tsp values in the left column and their equivalent tbsp values on the right. You can find a tsp value, then see what it equals in tablespoons by reading across the row.
Related Conversion Questions
- How many tablespoons is 10 teaspoons equal to?
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- Is 10 tsp more or less than 4 tablespoons?
- How many tbsp should I use if a recipe calls for 10 tsp?
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Conversion Definitions
tsp (teaspoon): A teaspoon is a small unit of volume often used in cooking and baking, equal to approximately 4.92892 milliliters. It is commonly used to measure small amounts of liquid or dry ingredients, especially spices or flavorings, for precise recipes.
tbsp (tablespoon): A tablespoon is a larger volume measurement than a teaspoon, equal to three teaspoons or about 14.7868 milliliters. It is used in cooking to measure liquid or dry ingredients, providing a convenient way to scale quantities in recipes.
Conversion FAQs
Can I convert teaspoons to tablespoons by multiplying instead of dividing?
No, converting teaspoons to tablespoons requires dividing by 3 because 1 tablespoon contains 3 teaspoons. Multiplying would give incorrect, inflated results. Dividing ensures the right proportional change between the two units.
Why do some recipes list both tsp and tbsp measurements?
Recipes may list both to give flexibility or clarity in measuring ingredients. Smaller quantities use teaspoons for accuracy, but larger amounts are easier measured in tablespoons. This allows cooks to use the most convenient tool available.
Does the conversion change if I use metric teaspoons or tablespoons?
Metric teaspoons and tablespoons are slightly different in volume than US customary units, so conversion values change a bit. The US teaspoon equals about 4.9289 ml, while the metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml. This causes small differences in conversion.
Is it okay to round tablespoons after conversion from teaspoons?
For cooking, rounding tablespoons is acceptable for simplicity, especially when the difference is minimal. For precise baking or chemical measurements, use exact decimals to maintain accuracy.
How do I convert fractional teaspoons like 1 1/2 tsp to tablespoons?
Convert the mixed fraction to a decimal (1.5 tsp), then divide by 3. For 1.5 tsp, dividing by 3 equals 0.5 tbsp exactly. This way, fractional teaspoon amounts convert smoothly into tablespoons.