What is 1 teaspoon equal to in ML?

Convert between teaspoons and milliliters (tsp and mL) using this calculator tool and conversion tables. Also, find out how many milliliters there are in a teaspoon. This converter is part of the full cooking calculator.

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The teaspoon comes in a couple of sizes, depending on where you are in the world:

  • The US Teaspoon measures 4.92892 mL. It is commonly referenced in recipes in the United States.
  • The Metric Teaspoon measures 5mL. It is used in the UK as well as Australia, Canada and the Commonwealth.
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Want to know how many mL in a teaspoon? The quick answer is about 5 mL. Learn what milliliter is and enjoy the handy milliliter to teaspoon and vice versa conversion charts.

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What is 1 teaspoon equal to in ML?

There are a lot of different conversions that you need to know as a baker.

And one of the most important is how many milliliters are in a teaspoon.

This conversion is essential because it will help you accurately measure your ingredients when baking.

Knowing how to do this conversion will ensure your recipes turn out correctly every time.

So, if you are looking for an easy way to remember how many milliliters are in a teaspoon, just think about it this way: there are 5 milliliters in a teaspoon.

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What is a milliliter?

A milliliter is a measuring unit of capacity which is the amount of liquid a container can hold. The capacity is measured in milliliters and teaspoons.

The abbreviation of the milliliter is mL; a teaspoon is abbreviated as 'tsp.'

How many teaspoons are in 1 mL?

1 mL equals 0.20288 teaspoons (US),

or 1 mL = 0.20288 tsp

How many mL are in a teaspoon?

There are two types of teaspoons used worldwide.

The US teaspoon equals 4.92892 mL

which is used to make the recipes in the United States.

The Metric teaspoon equals 5 mL

which is used in the UK, Australia, Canada, and the Commonwealth.

How to convert teaspoon to milliliter

It is known that 1 teaspoon (US) = 4.92892 mL

To convert tablespoons to milliliters, multiply the teaspoon value by 4.92892, where 4.92892 is a conversion factor.

For example, 2 teaspoon to mL calculation:

2 teaspoon x 4.92892 = 9.8578 mL

Another example of converting a half teaspoon to milliliters:

½ teaspoon x 4.92892 = 2.4645 mL

How to convert mL to tsp

It is known that:

1 mL = 0.202884 teaspoon (US)
1 teaspoon (US) = 4.92892 mL

To convert 1 mL to a teaspoon:

  • multiply the milliliter value by 0.202884 where 0.202884 is a conversion factor, OR
  • divide the milliliter value by 4.92892 where 4.92892 is a conversion factor.

For example, 1mL to teaspoon calculation:

1 mL x 0.202884 = 0.202884 teaspoon, OR

1 mL ÷ 4.92892 = 0.202884 tsp

Another example to convert 2 ml to tsp:

2 mL x 0.202884 = 0.405768 teaspoon, OR

2 mL ÷ 4.92892 = 0.405768 teaspoon

Teaspoons to milliliters conversions

Teaspoon (US) to mL conversion table

Teaspoon (US)Milliliter (mL)
1 tsp4.93 mL
2 tsp9.86 mL
3 tsp14.79 mL
4 tsp19.72 mL
5 tsp24.64 mL
6 tsp29.57 mL
7 tsp34.50 mL
8 tsp39.43 mL
9 tsp44.36 mL
10 tsp49.29 mL
Figures are rounded to 2 decimal places. 

Teaspoon (Metric) to mL conversion table

Teaspoon (US)Milliliter (mL)
1 tsp5 mL
2 tsp10 mL
3 tsp15 mL
4 tsp20 mL
5 tsp25 mL
6 tsp30 mL
7 tsp35 mL
8 tsp40 mL
9 tsp45 mL
10 tsp50 mL

Milliliters to teaspoons conversions

Milliliter to teaspoon (US) conversion table

Milliliter (mL)Teaspoon (US)
1 mL0.2029 tsp
2 mL0.4058 tsp
3 mL0.6087 tsp
4 ml0.8115 tsp
5 ml1.0144 tsp
10 mL2.0288 tsp
20 mL4.0577 tsp
50 mL10.1442 tsp
100 mL20.2884 tsp
Figures are rounded to 4 decimal places. 

Milliliter to teaspoon (Metric) conversion table

Milliliter (mL)Teaspoon (Metric)
1 mL0.2 tsp
2 mL0.4 tsp
3 mL0.6 tsp
4 ml0.8 tsp
5 ml1 tsp
10 mL2 tsp
20 mL4 tsp
50 mL10 tsp
100 mL20 tsp
Figures are rounded to 4 decimal places. 

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Frequently asked questions

How many ml is half a teaspoon?

A half a teaspoon (US) equals 2.46 mL.

How much is 2.5 mL in teaspoons?

2.5 mL equals ½ teaspoon.

How many teaspoons is 7.5 mL?

7.5 mL equals 1.5 teaspoons.

How much is 12.5 mL in teaspoons?

12.5 mL equals 2.5 teaspoons.

How much is 60 mL in teaspoons?

60 mL equals 12 teaspoons.