Convert US teaspoon to Imperial tablespoon

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   US teaspoon (tsp) =    Imperial tablespoon (ImperialTbsp)
USTeaspoon Conversion Table
US teaspoon(tsp) to Liter (L) = 1 Liter (L)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Milliliter (mL) = 1 Milliliter (mL)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Nanoliter (nL) = 1 Nanoliter (nL)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Microliter (uL) = 1 Microliter (uL)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Centiliter (cL) = 1 Centiliter (cL)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Deciliter (dL) = 1 Deciliter (dL)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Decaliter (daL) = 1 Decaliter (daL)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Hectoliter (hL) = 1 Hectoliter (hL)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Kiloliter (kL) = 1 Kiloliter (kL)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Megaliter (ML) = 1 Megaliter (ML)
US teaspoon(tsp) to US bushel (bu) = 1 US bushel (bu)
US teaspoon(tsp) to US peck (pk) = 1 US peck (pk)
US teaspoon(tsp) to US dry gallon (USdrygal) = 1 US dry gallon (USdrygal)
US teaspoon(tsp) to US gallon (USgal) = 1 US gallon (USgal)
US teaspoon(tsp) to US dry quart (USdryqt) = 1 US dry quart (USdryqt)
US teaspoon(tsp) to US quart (USqt) = 1 US quart (USqt)
US teaspoon(tsp) to US dry pint (USdrypt) = 1 US dry pint (USdrypt)
US teaspoon(tsp) to US pint (pt) = 1 US pint (pt)
US teaspoon(tsp) to US cup (cup) = 1 US cup (cup)
US teaspoon(tsp) to US ounce (oz) = 1 US ounce (oz)
US teaspoon(tsp) to US tablespoon (tbsp) = 1 US tablespoon (tbsp)
US teaspoon(tsp) to US teaspoon (tsp) = 1 US teaspoon (tsp)
US teaspoon(tsp) to US gill (gi) = 1 US gill (gi)
US teaspoon(tsp) to US beer barrel (USbbl) = 1 US beer barrel (USbbl)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Oil barrel (bbl) = 1 Oil barrel (bbl)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Imperial bushel (ImperialBu) = 1 Imperial bushel (ImperialBu)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Imperial peck (ImperialPk) = 1 Imperial peck (ImperialPk)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Imperial gallon (ImperialGal) = 1 Imperial gallon (ImperialGal)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Imperial quart (ImperialQt) = 1 Imperial quart (ImperialQt)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Imperial pint (ImperialPt) = 1 Imperial pint (ImperialPt)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Imperial ounce (ImperialOz) = 1 Imperial ounce (ImperialOz)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Imperial tablespoon (ImperialTbsp) = 1 Imperial tablespoon (ImperialTbsp)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Imperial teaspoon (ImperialTsp) = 1 Imperial teaspoon (ImperialTsp)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Cubic nanometer (nm3) = 1 Cubic nanometer (nm3)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Cubic millimeter (mm3) = 1 Cubic millimeter (mm3)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Cubic centimeter (cm3) = 1 Cubic centimeter (cm3)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Cubic decimeter (dm3) = 1 Cubic decimeter (dm3)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Cubic meter (m3) = 1 Cubic meter (m3)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Cubic kilometer (km3) = 1 Cubic kilometer (km3)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Cubic foot (ft3) = 1 Cubic foot (ft3)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Cubic inch (in3) = 1 Cubic inch (in3)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Cubic yard (yd3) = 1 Cubic yard (yd3)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Cubic mile (mi3) = 1 Cubic mile (mi3)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Cubic rod (rd3) = 1 Cubic rod (rd3)
US teaspoon(tsp) to Hogshead (hhd) = 1 Hogshead (hhd)

What is US teaspoon ?

A US teaspoon is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States for measuring small quantities of ingredients, particularly in cooking and baking. It is part of the US customary system of measurement.

  1. Volume and Equivalence:

    • One US teaspoon is equal to 1/3 of a US tablespoon.
    • In milliliters, one US teaspoon is approximately 4.93 milliliters.
    • There are three teaspoons in one US tablespoon, and 48 teaspoons in one US cup.
  2. Usage:

    • The US teaspoon is widely used in the United States for measuring both liquid and dry ingredients in recipes.
    • It is also used in other countries, particularly in cooking, though the metric system is more common elsewhere.
  3. Measurement Systems:

    • The US teaspoon is part of the US customary system, which includes units like tablespoons, cups, pints, quarts, and gallons for volume.
    • It differs slightly from the metric teaspoon, which is typically 5 milliliters, and from the UK teaspoon, which is also commonly 5 milliliters.
  4. Conversion:

    • To convert US teaspoons to milliliters, multiply the number of teaspoons by 4.93.
    • To convert milliliters to US teaspoons, divide the number of milliliters by 4.93.
Countries Using the US Teaspoon
  1. United States: The primary country where the US teaspoon is widely used in everyday cooking and baking, as well as in packaged food instructions.

  2. United Kingdom: Although the UK officially uses the metric system, the teaspoon is still commonly used in recipes. The UK teaspoon is generally 5 milliliters, but many UK recipes use the US teaspoon measurement, especially in older recipes or those with US influence.

  3. Canada: Similar to the UK, Canada officially uses the metric system, but the teaspoon is still familiar and used in some contexts, particularly in recipes. The Canadian teaspoon is typically 5 milliliters, but US recipes are often encountered.

  4. Australia and New Zealand: These countries also officially use the metric system, but teaspoons are commonly used in cooking. The standard Australian teaspoon is 5 milliliters, different from the US teaspoon, but the US measurement may still be found in international recipes.

  5. Other Countries: Countries with significant exposure to US culture, such as through media, cookbooks, or online recipes, might encounter and use the US teaspoon, especially in cooking.

In summary, the US teaspoon is a unit of volume in the US customary system, equal to approximately 4.93 milliliters. It is primarily used in the United States but also in the UK, Canada, and other countries for recipes and cooking instructions, despite variations in official measurements.




What is Imperial tablespoon ?

An Imperial tablespoon is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is part of the Imperial system of units. The Imperial tablespoon is used mainly in cooking and serving sizes for recipes and food products.

Key Characteristics of the Imperial Tablespoon:
  1. Volume: An Imperial tablespoon is defined as 17.7582 milliliters.
  2. Comparison: It is slightly larger than the US tablespoon, which is 14.7868 milliliters.
  3. Subdivisions: An Imperial tablespoon is typically divided into 3 Imperial teaspoons, each of which is 5.9194 milliliters.
Countries that Use the Imperial Tablespoon:
  1. United Kingdom: The Imperial tablespoon is standard in recipes and for measuring cooking ingredients.
  2. Australia: Although Australia primarily uses the metric system, the Imperial tablespoon (occasionally referred to as the Australian tablespoon) is defined as 20 milliliters, which differs from both the UK and US tablespoons.
  3. New Zealand: Similar to Australia, New Zealand uses a metric tablespoon that equals 15 milliliters but sometimes refers to Imperial measurements in older recipes and contexts.
Practical Example:

When you follow a British recipe that calls for a tablespoon of an ingredient, you are expected to measure out 17.7582 milliliters. This measurement ensures that the proportions in the recipe are accurate and that the final dish turns out as intended by the recipe creator.

Historical Context:

The Imperial tablespoon was established as part of the British Imperial system of units, which was standardized in 1824. This system was created to bring consistency to various units of measurement used across the British Empire, ensuring uniformity and accuracy in trade, recipes, and daily life.

Understanding the Imperial Tablespoon:

Understanding the Imperial tablespoon is important for accurately following recipes from the UK and some Commonwealth countries. It ensures precise measurement and consistency in cooking and baking, leading to better results in the kitchen.



List of Volume conversion units
Liter Milliliter Nanoliter Microliter Centiliter Deciliter Decaliter Hectoliter Kiloliter Megaliter US bushel US peck US dry gallon US gallon US dry quart US quart US dry pint US pint US cup US ounce US tablespoon US teaspoon US gill US beer barrel Oil barrel Imperial bushel Imperial peck Imperial gallon Imperial quart Imperial pint Imperial ounce Imperial tablespoon Imperial teaspoon Cubic nanometer Cubic millimeter Cubic centimeter Cubic decimeter Cubic meter Cubic kilometer Cubic foot Cubic inch Cubic yard Cubic mile Cubic rod Hogshead
Other unit conversion for USTeaspoon
US teaspoon(tsp) - Liter (L)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Milliliter (mL)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Nanoliter (nL)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Microliter (uL)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Centiliter (cL)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Deciliter (dL)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Decaliter (daL)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Hectoliter (hL)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Kiloliter (kL)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Megaliter (ML)
US teaspoon(tsp) - US bushel (bu)
US teaspoon(tsp) - US peck (pk)
US teaspoon(tsp) - US dry gallon (USdrygal)
US teaspoon(tsp) - US gallon (USgal)
US teaspoon(tsp) - US dry quart (USdryqt)
US teaspoon(tsp) - US quart (USqt)
US teaspoon(tsp) - US dry pint (USdrypt)
US teaspoon(tsp) - US pint (pt)
US teaspoon(tsp) - US cup (cup)
US teaspoon(tsp) - US ounce (oz)
US teaspoon(tsp) - US tablespoon (tbsp)
US teaspoon(tsp) - US teaspoon (tsp)
US teaspoon(tsp) - US gill (gi)
US teaspoon(tsp) - US beer barrel (USbbl)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Oil barrel (bbl)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Imperial bushel (ImperialBu)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Imperial peck (ImperialPk)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Imperial gallon (ImperialGal)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Imperial quart (ImperialQt)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Imperial pint (ImperialPt)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Imperial ounce (ImperialOz)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Imperial tablespoon (ImperialTbsp)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Imperial teaspoon (ImperialTsp)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Cubic nanometer (nm3)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Cubic millimeter (mm3)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Cubic centimeter (cm3)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Cubic decimeter (dm3)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Cubic meter (m3)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Cubic kilometer (km3)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Cubic foot (ft3)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Cubic inch (in3)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Cubic yard (yd3)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Cubic mile (mi3)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Cubic rod (rd3)
US teaspoon(tsp) - Hogshead (hhd)