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20 teaspoons equal 6.6667 tablespoons.
To convert 20 teaspoons to tablespoons, you divide the number of teaspoons by 3 because 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons. So, 20 teaspoons divided by 3 gives approximately 6.6667 tablespoons.
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Conversion Formula
To convert teaspoons to tablespoons, the formula is:
Tablespoons = Teaspoons ÷ 3
This works because a tablespoon contains exactly three teaspoons. When you have a number of teaspoons, dividing by three will tell you how many tablespoons that amount equals. For example, if you have 9 teaspoons:
- 9 teaspoons ÷ 3 = 3 tablespoons
So, the formula simply breaks the teaspoon quantity into groups of three to get tablespoons.
Conversion Example
- Convert 15 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- Start with 15 teaspoons.
- Divide 15 by 3 because 3 teaspoons equal 1 tablespoon.
- 15 ÷ 3 = 5 tablespoons.
- Result: 15 teaspoons = 5 tablespoons.
- Convert 7 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- Start with 7 teaspoons.
- Divide 7 by 3.
- 7 ÷ 3 ≈ 2.3333 tablespoons.
- Result: 7 teaspoons ≈ 2.3333 tablespoons.
- Convert 30 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- Start with 30 teaspoons.
- 30 ÷ 3 = 10 tablespoons.
- Result: 30 teaspoons = 10 tablespoons.
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows teaspoons values from -5.0 to 45.0 converted into tablespoons. You can find the teaspoons value in the first column and its equivalent tablespoons in the second column. To use the chart, locate the teaspoons value you want and read across to find the tablespoons result. Negative values can represent reverse measurements or adjustments.
| Teaspoons | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| -5.0 | -1.6667 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 5.0 | 1.6667 |
| 10.0 | 3.3333 |
| 15.0 | 5.0000 |
| 20.0 | 6.6667 |
| 25.0 | 8.3333 |
| 30.0 | 10.0000 |
| 35.0 | 11.6667 |
| 40.0 | 13.3333 |
| 45.0 | 15.0000 |
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Conversion Definitions
Teaspoons: A teaspoon is a small volume unit used in cooking and medicine, equal to 1/3 of a tablespoon or approximately 4.92892 milliliters. It is commonly used for measuring small quantities of ingredients, spices, or liquids in recipes and is part of the US customary and imperial measurement systems.
Tablespoons: A tablespoon is a volume unit used mostly in cooking and serving sizes, equal to three teaspoons or about 14.7868 milliliters. It provides a larger measure than a teaspoon and is often used to measure ingredients like oils, sauces, or powders in both US customary and imperial measurement systems.
Conversion FAQs
Can I convert teaspoons to tablespoons by multiplying?
No, you do not multiply teaspoons to get tablespoons. Since 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons, you divide the number of teaspoons by 3 to convert it to tablespoons. Multiplying would give an incorrect, larger number.
Why is the conversion factor between teaspoons and tablespoons 3?
Because the measurement systems define 1 tablespoon as exactly 3 teaspoons. This ratio comes from traditional cooking measurement standards that have been standardized in the US and other countries, making it easy to convert between these two units.
Is the conversion between teaspoons and tablespoons the same worldwide?
Mostly yes, but there can be slight variations in volume depending on the country. For example, US tablespoons are slightly larger than UK tablespoons. However, the 3 teaspoons per tablespoon ratio stays consistent in these measurement systems.
Can I use the conversion formula for both liquid and dry ingredients?
The formula applies to volume measurements regardless of ingredient type. However, for dry ingredients, weight can differ due to density, so volume conversions might not match weight conversions exactly.
What happens if I convert negative teaspoons?
Negative teaspoon values can represent a reduction or removal of an ingredient in a recipe or calculation. When converted, negative tablespoons will reflect that decrease, but physically measuring negative amounts isn’t practical.
