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Teaspoons to mL Converter

Convert US teaspoons to milliliters for cooking, baking, and medicine dosing.

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Precision: For cooking, round to 1 decimal. For medicine, follow label instructions and do not round loosely.US Standard

How It Works

Formula: tsp to mL = value × 4.92892159

Example: 1 tsp = 4.928922 mL

Note: 1 US teaspoon equals 4.9289 milliliters (1/6 of a fluid ounce), the standard in American cooking.

Common Uses

Cooking & BakingMedicine DosingRecipe ConversionMixology

Rounding Rule

Rounded to 4 decimal places

Error Margin

±0.01 mL

Precision Guidance

For cooking, round to 1 decimal. For medicine, follow label instructions and do not round loosely.

Common Mistakes

The US teaspoon (4.93 mL) is often rounded to 5 mL, but precise recipes use 4.9289 mL.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 teaspoon in mL?

1 US teaspoon equals 4.9289 milliliters (1 tsp = 1/6 fl oz = 4.92892159 mL).

How do I convert teaspoons to mL?

Multiply the teaspoon value by 4.9289. For example, 2 tsp × 4.9289 = 9.8578 mL.

Is a US teaspoon 5 mL?

The US teaspoon is 4.93 mL. Many medical dosing charts round to 5 mL for simplicity, but cooking uses 4.93 mL.

How many teaspoons in a tablespoon?

1 US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons.

Deep Dive Guide

Teaspoons to mL: Convert US Small Measures to Metric

Convert teaspoons to mL with the exact US formula (1 tsp = 4.92892 mL). Covers seasoning, baking, and dosing for everyday American cooking.

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Last Updated 2026 | This converter was reviewed for accuracy