Quick conversion table
| Amount | Equals |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 3 teaspoons (15 ml) |
| 1 teaspoon | 5 ml |
| 2 tablespoons | 6 teaspoons (30 ml) |
| 4 tablespoons | 12 teaspoons, a quarter US cup |
| 16 tablespoons | 48 teaspoons, 1 US cup |
Watch the spoon
Recipes from Australia use a 20 ml tablespoon, so 1 tablespoon is 4 teaspoons. If a recipe seems off, check where it came from.
Measuring tips
Level the spoon with a knife rather than heaping it. Use measuring spoons, not cutlery, as table spoons vary in size.
When a live helper is useful
A baker on video can watch you measure and tell you straight away if the dough or batter looks right.