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Tablespoon vs Teaspoon vs Milliliter

Quick reference table for unit conversions with key differences.

Reference Table

TablespoontbspTeaspoontspMillilitermL
0.250.753.696691
0.51.57.393382
1314.78676
2629.57353
51573.93382
1030147.8676
2575369.6691
50150739.3382
1003001478.676
2507503696.691

About These Units

tbsp

Tablespoon

Symbol: tbsp

The tablespoon equals approximately 14.79 mL. A standard cooking measurement, especially for sauces and seasonings.

Used in: United States (cooking)

tsp

Teaspoon

Symbol: tsp

The teaspoon equals approximately 4.93 mL. Commonly used in cooking for spices, baking powder, and small amounts.

Used in: United States (cooking)

mL

Milliliter

Symbol: mL

The milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. Used for medicine dosages, cooking measurements, and small liquid volumes.

Used in: Worldwide

Key Differences

  • 1 tbsp is equal to 3 tsp.
  • 1 tbsp is equal to 14.78676 mL.
  • 1 tsp is equal to 4.928922 mL.

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