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What is a Teaspoon?

Definition

A teaspoon is a unit of volume equal to 1/3 of a tablespoon or approximately 5 milliliters.

Popular Teaspoon Conversions

Most common conversions from Teaspoons

1 tsp = 0.00492892 L Teaspoon to Liters 1 tsp = 4.9289 mL Teaspoon to Milliliters 1 tsp = 0.0000049289 m³ Teaspoon to Cubic Meters 1 tsp = 4.9289 cm³ Teaspoon to Cubic Centimeters 1 tsp = 0.0013020835 gal Teaspoon to US Gallons 1 tsp = 0.0010842108 imp gal Teaspoon to Imperial Gallons

History

The teaspoon evolved from small spoons used for stirring tea. It became a standard cooking measurement in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Common Uses

Cooking and baking recipes
Medicine dosing
Coffee and tea sweetening
Spice measurements

Fun Facts

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The abbreviation 'tsp' or 't' is used for teaspoon

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A teaspoon of salt weighs about 6 grams

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Children's medicine is often dosed in teaspoons

All Teaspoon Conversions

Teaspoons to Liters tsp → L Teaspoons to Milliliters tsp → mL Teaspoons to Cubic Meters tsp → m³ Teaspoons to Cubic Centimeters tsp → cm³ Teaspoons to US Gallons tsp → gal Teaspoons to Imperial Gallons tsp → imp gal Teaspoons to US Quarts tsp → qt Teaspoons to US Pints tsp → pt Teaspoons to US Cups tsp → cup Teaspoons to US Fluid Ounces tsp → fl oz Teaspoons to Tablespoons tsp → tbsp Teaspoons to Cubic Inches tsp → in³ Teaspoons to Cubic Feet tsp → ft³