16 teaspoons is equal to 5.3333 tablespoons.
To convert teaspoons to tablespoons, you divide the number of teaspoons by 3 because there are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. So, 16 teaspoons divided by 3 equals approximately 5.3333 tablespoons.
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Conversion Formula
The formula to convert teaspoons to tablespoons is:
Tablespoons = Teaspoons ÷ 3
This works because 1 tablespoon equals exactly 3 teaspoons. So dividing the number of teaspoons by 3 gives you the equivalent amount in tablespoons.
For example, if you have 16 teaspoons:
- Take the number of teaspoons: 16
- Divide by 3: 16 ÷ 3 = 5.3333
- The answer is approximately 5.3333 tablespoons.
Conversion Example
- Example: 9 teaspoons to tablespoons
- Start with 9 teaspoons.
- Divide by 3 (since 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon): 9 ÷ 3 = 3.
- Result: 3 tablespoons.
- Example: 12 teaspoons to tablespoons
- Have 12 teaspoons.
- Divide 12 by 3: 12 ÷ 3 = 4.
- So, 12 teaspoons makes 4 tablespoons.
- Example: 7.5 teaspoons to tablespoons
- Begin with 7.5 teaspoons.
- Divide by 3: 7.5 ÷ 3 = 2.5.
- Thus, 7.5 teaspoons equals 2.5 tablespoons.
- Example: 30 teaspoons to tablespoons
- Start with 30 teaspoons.
- Divide by 3: 30 ÷ 3 = 10.
- Answer is 10 tablespoons.
Conversion Chart
The table below shows teaspoons values from -9.0 up to 41.0 converted into tablespoons. To use the chart, find the teaspoons value in the left column, then look across the row to see the equivalent tablespoons value.
| Teaspoons | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| -9.0 | -3.0000 |
| -6.0 | -2.0000 |
| -3.0 | -1.0000 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 3.0 | 1.0000 |
| 6.0 | 2.0000 |
| 9.0 | 3.0000 |
| 12.0 | 4.0000 |
| 15.0 | 5.0000 |
| 18.0 | 6.0000 |
| 21.0 | 7.0000 |
| 24.0 | 8.0000 |
| 27.0 | 9.0000 |
| 30.0 | 10.0000 |
| 33.0 | 11.0000 |
| 36.0 | 12.0000 |
| 39.0 | 13.0000 |
| 41.0 | 13.6667 |
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Conversion Definitions
Teaspoons: A teaspoon is a unit of volume measurement used in cooking and medicine, equal to 1/3 of a tablespoon or approximately 4.928 milliliters. It is commonly used to measure small amounts of ingredients, especially spices or liquids.
Tablespoons: A tablespoon is a larger volume unit than a teaspoon, equal to 3 teaspoons or about 14.787 milliliters. It is used in cooking to measure ingredients, both liquid and dry, providing a standardized amount for recipes.
Conversion FAQs
Why do we divide teaspoons by 3 to get tablespoons?
Because by definition, 1 tablespoon contains exactly 3 teaspoons. The division reflects that relationship, converting a smaller unit (teaspoon) into a larger one (tablespoon). So dividing teaspoons by 3 scales down the count to tablespoons.
Can I convert 16 teaspoons to tablespoons without a calculator?
Yes, since the conversion is simple division by 3, you can do it by hand. For example, 15 teaspoons equals 5 tablespoons, and 16 teaspoons is just 1 teaspoon more, so about 5 and 1/3 tablespoons. Using fractions or decimals helps with mental math.
What if I want to convert tablespoons to teaspoons instead?
To convert tablespoons back to teaspoons, multiply the tablespoons by 3, since each tablespoon contains 3 teaspoons. For example, 5 tablespoons equal 15 teaspoons. It’s the inverse operation of dividing by 3.
Are these conversions exact for all types of teaspoons and tablespoons?
The standard teaspoon and tablespoon used in cooking are exact and consistent in volume. However, spoon sizes can vary in practice, especially with non-standard spoons, so measurements may differ slightly if using household spoons not designed for measuring.
Do these conversions apply to both liquid and dry ingredients?
Yes, teaspoons and tablespoons measure volume, so the conversion works for any ingredient measured by volume. But the weight of dry ingredients can differ, so volume-to-weight conversions require additional calculations beyond teaspoons to tablespoons.