Convert teaspoon (UK) to tablespoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (UK) [tsp (UK)] to tablespoon (US) [tbsp (US)], or Convert tablespoon (US) to teaspoon (UK).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Uk) to Tablespoon (Us)
1 tsp (UK) = 0.400316634503896 tbsp (US)
Example: convert 15 tsp (UK) to tbsp (US):
15 tsp (UK) = 15 × 0.400316634503896 tbsp (US) = 6.00474951755844 tbsp (US)
Teaspoon (Uk) to Tablespoon (Us) Conversion Table
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Teaspoon (Uk)
A teaspoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equivalent to approximately 5.92 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea and measuring ingredients. Its standardized volume has varied historically, but the UK teaspoon is now defined as 5.92 ml, aligning with metric standards.
Current Use
The UK teaspoon is commonly used in recipes and cooking measurements within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary instructions.
Tablespoon (Us)
A tablespoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 1/16 of a cup or 3 teaspoons, commonly used in cooking and recipes.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional measurement system used in the United States, evolving from the household spoon. Its standardized size was established to facilitate consistent cooking and baking measurements.
Current Use
Today, the tablespoon (US) is widely used in cooking, baking, and nutritional labeling to measure ingredients accurately in the United States and other countries that adopt the US customary system.