Teaspoons to Milliliters Converter
Convert teaspoons to milliliters instantly. One teaspoon equals exactly 4.928922 milliliters. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert teaspoons to milliliters
Worked example: convert 48 teaspoons to milliliters. Using milliliters ← teaspoons × 4.928921594, we get 48 × 4.928921594 = 236.58824 ml. To check the result, convert back: 236.58824 ml ÷ 4.928921594 = 48 tsp.
Teaspoons to milliliters chart
| Teaspoons (tsp) | Milliliters (ml) |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 4.928922 ml |
| 2 tsp | 9.857843 ml |
| 3 tsp | 14.78676 ml |
| 4 tsp | 19.71569 ml |
| 5 tsp | 24.64461 ml |
| 6 tsp | 29.57353 ml |
| 8 tsp | 39.43137 ml |
| 10 tsp | 49.28922 ml |
| 12 tsp | 59.14706 ml |
| 15 tsp | 73.93382 ml |
| 20 tsp | 98.57843 ml |
| 25 tsp | 123.223 ml |
| 30 tsp | 147.8676 ml |
| 40 tsp | 197.1569 ml |
| 50 tsp | 246.4461 ml |
| 75 tsp | 369.6691 ml |
| 100 tsp | 492.8922 ml |
| 150 tsp | 739.3382 ml |
| 200 tsp | 985.7843 ml |
| 250 tsp | 1,232.23 ml |
| 500 tsp | 2,464.461 ml |
| 1,000 tsp | 4,928.922 ml |
Milliliters to teaspoons (reverse)
| Milliliters (ml) | Teaspoons (tsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 ml | 0.2028841 tsp |
| 2 ml | 0.4057683 tsp |
| 5 ml | 1.014421 tsp |
| 10 ml | 2.028841 tsp |
| 20 ml | 4.057683 tsp |
| 50 ml | 10.14421 tsp |
| 100 ml | 20.28841 tsp |
| 250 ml | 50.72103 tsp |
| 500 ml | 101.4421 tsp |
| 1,000 ml | 202.8841 tsp |
About the teaspoon and the milliliter
A US teaspoon is 4.929 milliliters and a third of a tablespoon. Metric recipes often round it to 5 ml. It is the unit for spices, baking powder and vanilla.
A milliliter (millilitre) is one thousandth of a liter and equals one cubic centimeter. It measures medicine, cooking liquids and small drink portions; a teaspoon is about 5 ml.
One teaspoon equals 4.928922 milliliters, which makes the teaspoon the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in teaspoons and milliliters
| Everyday example (approximate) | In teaspoons | In milliliters |
|---|---|---|
| A teaspoon of medicine | 1.0144 tsp | 5 ml |
| A shot glass | 8.9269 tsp | 44 ml |
| A can of soda | 72.024 tsp | 355 ml |
| A bottle of wine | 152.16 tsp | 750 ml |
| A large water bottle | 202.88 tsp | 1,000 ml |
| A 2-liter soft drink bottle | 405.77 tsp | 2,000 ml |
Teaspoons to milliliters FAQ
How many milliliters are in one teaspoon?
One teaspoon equals exactly 4.928921594 milliliters. In the other direction, one milliliter equals 0.20288414 teaspoons.
How do I convert teaspoons to milliliters without a calculator?
convert 48 teaspoons to milliliters. Using milliliters ← teaspoons × 4.928921594, we get 48 × 4.928921594 = 236.58824 ml. To check the result, convert back: 236.58824 ml ÷ 4.928921594 = 48 tsp. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 4.9. Then 48 tsp is about 235.2 ml, compared with the exact 236.588 ml (an error of 0.59%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a teaspoon of medicine in milliliters?
A teaspoon of medicine is about 1.0144 teaspoons, which is 5 milliliters. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the teaspoons and milliliters the same in every country?
A US teaspoon is 4.929 ml while metric recipes round it to 5 ml; both are used in practice. The milliliter is exactly 0.001 L, or 1 cm³.