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Wondering how many teaspoons in a tablespoon? Committing this easy kitchen equation to memory will save you loads of time when cooking and baking!
How Many Teaspoons In A Tablespoon?
If you’re anything like me, keeping track of various kitchen conversions has not always been a priority. I’ve always meant to commit a few key formulas to memory, but never quite got them down.
And like me, I bet you’ve found yourself scurrying to the computer mid-recipe, frantically google searching for answers to various kitchen conversion questions. Yeap. I’ve been there and done that.
So I decided it was time to go ahead and memorize a few key formulas. The kind of kitchen math that would prevent me from wasting valuable time searching for information.
The answer to how many teaspoons in a tablespoon is….there are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. Simple, right?
And now that I know 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons, I am saving all sorts of time in the kitchen. Want to know how?
Well, now I can easily adjust my recipes and scale them up or down when needed. When I’m doubling a recipe that calls for 1 1/2 teaspoons, I know I need 1 tablespoon. No more flour-covered google searching required!
Tools needed
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Here are some of the items you will need when working in the kitchen.
- These awesome measuring jugs or cups.
- Measuring teaspoons.
- Sea Salt Flakes <= amazing salt that makes your food taste good.
Kitchen Measurements
Tablespoons and teaspoons are units of volume. Typically these kitchen measurements are used for smaller quantities of both wet and dry ingredients like spices and extracts. You’ll find teaspoons and tablespoons in both metric and imperial systems for baking and cooking.
Imperial vs Metric
Most countries around the world use theMetricSystem of measurements, which includes likes meters, grams and liters. However, the Imperial System still prevails in the United States and measurements are done in feet, inches, and pounds. Instant Pot.
Luckily, both systems recognize teaspoons, tablespoons and cups as measurements of volume that are specific to cooking.
In fact, I find myself converting all sorts of measurements to tablespoons. For example, knowing how many tablespoons are in a stick of butter is something that I find quite useful {there are 8 tablespoons in a stick of butter, BTW}.
Download My Free Printable Kitchen Conversion Chart
And friends, because I want to help you save time in the kitchen too, I’ve put together a super helpful Kitchen Conversions Chart that includes all of the measurement conversions you need.
Yeap. With this chart you can quickly find answers to questions like, how many tablespoons are in a cup? And how many cups are in a pint?
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I find that when baking, it is important that your measurements be quite precise. So follow the tips below to ensure you get an accurate measurement.
When cooking other types of dishes, your measurements can be a little more flexible. If you are unsure, it’s always best to start with less as you can always add more.
How To Measure Ingredients Properly
- Use the appropriate size of measuring cup or spoon for the job.
- For dry ingredients (flour, sugar, spices), completely fill the vessel to the top and make sure it is level. Use the back of a kitchen knife to scrape across the top to flatten.
- Measure liquid ingredients in cups or jugs that are designed to measure liquids. Don’t use your dry ingredient cups! Set the vessel on a flat, even surface and position yourself so the measurement mark is at eye level.
More Kitchen Conversions
Here are a few more conversions that I find myself using the most:
- 4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup
- 16 tablespoons = 1 cup
- 2 cups = 1 pint
- 1 quart = 2 pints
- 1 gallon = 4 quarts
More Kitchen Tips and Homemade Seasonings
- How Many Cups In A Pint.
- How to Scald Milk.
- How Many Teaspoons In A Tablespoon.
- How Many Tablespoons In a Cup.
- How To Bread Chicken.
- How to Make Homemade Poultry Seasoning.
- How To Make Homemade Fajita Seasoning.
- How To Make Stone House Seasoning.
Time Saving Recipes
Looking for great tasting recipes that are quick and easy to make? Then you’ll want to give these a try:
- Chocolate Chip Sweet Potato Waffles.
- Chinese Chicken Salad.
- Jamaican Curry Powder Recipe.
- Dump and Start Instant Pot African Cinnamon Peanut Butter Chicken.
- Quick and Easy Instant Pot Venison Stew.
- Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge.
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