How Many ML in a Teaspoon

1 teaspoon = 5 ml — universal standard

⚡Quick Answer

1 teaspoon = 5 ml (exactly 4.93 ml US, but 5 ml is the standard). 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon = 15 ml.

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1 teaspoon = 5 ml (exactly 4.93 ml US, rounded to 5 ml). This is the universal metric standard.

💡This is one of the easiest conversions to remember: 1 tsp = 5 ml, always!

3 tsp = 1 tbsp = 15 ml | 6 tsp = 2 tbsp = 30 ml | 12 tsp = ¼ cup = 60 ml

💡Remember: 3 teaspoons make 1 tablespoon.

1 teaspoon = 5 ml exactly for liquid medicine. Children's medicine often uses 2.5 ml (½ tsp) or 5 ml doses.

💡NEVER estimate medicine doses. Use a proper measuring syringe or cup.

For baking: 5 ml = 1 tsp is exact enough. Common measurements: ½ tsp = 2.5 ml, ¼ tsp = 1.25 ml.

💡Baking requires precision. Invest in proper measuring spoons!

The metric teaspoon (5 ml) is standard worldwide. The US teaspoon is 4.93 ml but rounds to 5 ml. UK and Australia also use 5 ml.

3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon. So 15 ml ÷ 5 ml = 3 tsp.

Regular kitchen teaspoons vary from 2.5-7.5 ml! Always use standardized measuring spoons for accuracy.

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