20 teaspoons equal 6.6667 tablespoons.
To convert teaspoons to tablespoons, divide the number of teaspoons by 3 because 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons. So, 20 teaspoons divided by 3 gives approximately 6.6667 tablespoons.
Conversion Tool
Result in tablespoons:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert teaspoons to tablespoons is to divide the teaspoon value by 3. This works because exactly 3 teaspoons make 1 tablespoon. So, to find how many tablespoons there are in a given number of teaspoons, you split the teaspoons into groups of three.
Mathematically, the formula is:
tablespoons = teaspoons ÷ 3
For example, converting 20 teaspoons:
- Start with 20 teaspoons
- Divide 20 by 3: 20 ÷ 3 = 6.6667
- The result is approximately 6.6667 tablespoons
Conversion Example
- 15 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- Take 15 teaspoons
- Divide 15 by 3
- 15 ÷ 3 = 5
- Therefore, 15 teaspoons equals 5 tablespoons
- 9 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- Start with 9 teaspoons
- Divide by 3
- 9 ÷ 3 = 3
- So, 9 teaspoons are 3 tablespoons
- 7 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- 7 teaspoons divided by 3
- 7 ÷ 3 = 2.3333
- Resulting in about 2.3333 tablespoons
- 30 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- 30 ÷ 3 = 10
- So, 30 teaspoons equal 10 tablespoons
- 4 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- 4 ÷ 3 = 1.3333
- That means 4 teaspoons equal approximately 1.3333 tablespoons
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows the equivalent tablespoons for teaspoon values from -5.0 to 45.0. Negative values might represent subtraction or reduction in recipes, so they are included. To use the chart, find the teaspoon value and read across to the corresponding tablespoons.
| 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 |
Related Conversion Questions
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- Why does 20 teaspoons equal 6.6667 tablespoons?
- What measurement in tablespoons corresponds to 20 teaspoons?
Conversion Definitions
Teaspoons: A teaspoon is a unit of volume in cooking and medicine, used to measure small liquid or dry ingredients. It equals 1/3 of a tablespoon or approximately 4.928 milliliters in the US customary system. Teaspoons are often used for spices, flavorings, and medicine doses.
Tablespoons: A tablespoon is a larger volume unit frequently used in cooking to measure liquids and solids. It is equivalent to 3 teaspoons or about 14.786 milliliters in the US. Tablespoons help measure ingredients where more precision is needed than cups or ounces allow.
Conversion FAQs
Can I convert teaspoons to tablespoons without a calculator?
Yes, since 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons, you only need to divide the number of teaspoons by 3. For example, 20 teaspoons divided by 3 is about 6.6667 tablespoons. You can do this mentally or on paper for quick conversions.
Are teaspoons and tablespoons the same size everywhere?
No, the size of teaspoons and tablespoons can vary internationally. The US customary system uses a teaspoon of about 4.928 ml and a tablespoon of 14.786 ml. Other countries like the UK or Australia may have slight differences in volume, which affects conversions.
Why does converting 20 teaspoons give a decimal tablespoon value?
Since tablespoons contain exactly 3 teaspoons, when the teaspoons number isn’t a multiple of 3, the result is a fraction or decimal. For 20 teaspoons, 20 ÷ 3 equals 6.6667, which is 6 tablespoons and two-thirds of a tablespoon.
Is it better to convert teaspoons to tablespoons or use teaspoons directly in recipes?
It depends on the recipe. Some recipes call for tablespoons because larger quantities are easier to measure that way, while smaller amounts use teaspoons for precision. Converting helps when you only have one measuring tool available.
Can I use this conversion for both liquid and dry ingredients?
Yes, teaspoons and tablespoons measure volume, so this conversion applies to both liquid and dry ingredients. However, measuring weight, like grams, requires different conversions because volume and weight differ based on ingredient density.
