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Milliliters to Teaspoons Converter

Convert mL to teaspoons (tsp) and back. Choose the teaspoon standard, then type a value in either field.

Milliliters ⇄ Teaspoons
mL
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Teaspoon standard:
Result15 mL = 3.04 tsp US customary (4.929 mL)
Quick answer
One US teaspoon = 4.929 mL, so to convert millilitres to teaspoons divide by 4.929. Most measuring spoons and medicine dosing use the round metric teaspoon of 5 mL. The two are close enough that 5 mL is treated as one teaspoon in practice.

Conversion table

Milliliters (mL)Teaspoons (tsp)
1.25 mL0.25
2.5 mL0.51
5 mL1.01
10 mL2.03
15 mL3.04
20 mL4.06
30 mL6.09
50 mL10.14

How to convert mL to Tsp

tsp = mL ÷ 4.929US customary · metric tsp = 5 mL · reverse: mL = tsp × 4.929
mL
millilitres you enter
tsp
result in teaspoons
4.929
millilitres in one US teaspoon

Liquid-medicine doses are given in millilitres precisely because household teaspoons vary; use a 5 mL dosing spoon or syringe.

Frequently asked questions

How many mL are in a teaspoon?

A US teaspoon is 4.929 mL; the metric teaspoon used for medicine and measuring spoons is 5 mL.

Is 5 mL one teaspoon?

Yes. 5 mL is treated as one teaspoon; it is 1.01 US teaspoons exactly, close enough for cooking and dosing.

How many teaspoons is 10 mL?

10 mL is 2.03 US teaspoons, or exactly 2 metric (5 mL) teaspoons.

How many teaspoons is 15 mL?

15 mL is 3.04 US teaspoons, or 3 metric (5 mL) teaspoons, which is one tablespoon.

How much is half a teaspoon in mL?

Half a US teaspoon is about 2.46 mL; half a metric teaspoon is 2.5 mL.