24 teaspoons equals 8 tablespoons.
Since 1 tablespoon is equal to 3 teaspoons, converting 24 teaspoons to tablespoons means dividing 24 by 3, which results in 8 tablespoons.
Conversion Tool
Result in tablespoons:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert teaspoons to tablespoons is simple: divide the number of teaspoons by 3. This works because there are exactly 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. So, to find how many tablespoons a number of teaspoons represents, split the teaspoons into groups of three.
For example, if you have 24 teaspoons:
- Start with 24 teaspoons.
- Divide 24 by 3 (since 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon).
- 24 ÷ 3 = 8 tablespoons.
This calculation shows that 24 teaspoons convert to 8 tablespoons, by grouping teaspoons into sets of three.
Conversion Example
- Convert 15 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- 15 teaspoons
- Divide 15 by 3
- 15 ÷ 3 = 5 tablespoons
- Convert 9 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- 9 teaspoons
- Divide 9 by 3
- 9 ÷ 3 = 3 tablespoons
- Convert 36 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- 36 teaspoons
- Divide 36 by 3
- 36 ÷ 3 = 12 tablespoons
- Convert 6 teaspoons to tablespoons:
- 6 teaspoons
- Divide 6 by 3
- 6 ÷ 3 = 2 tablespoons
Conversion Chart
This chart shows teaspoons values from -1.0 to 49.0 and their equivalent in tablespoons. Use the chart to quickly find tablespoons without calculation, by looking up the teaspoons value, and reading the corresponding tablespoons in the next column.
Teaspoons | Tablespoons |
---|---|
-1.0 | -0.3333 |
0.0 | 0.0000 |
1.0 | 0.3333 |
2.0 | 0.6667 |
3.0 | 1.0000 |
4.0 | 1.3333 |
5.0 | 1.6667 |
6.0 | 2.0000 |
7.0 | 2.3333 |
8.0 | 2.6667 |
9.0 | 3.0000 |
10.0 | 3.3333 |
11.0 | 3.6667 |
12.0 | 4.0000 |
13.0 | 4.3333 |
14.0 | 4.6667 |
15.0 | 5.0000 |
16.0 | 5.3333 |
17.0 | 5.6667 |
18.0 | 6.0000 |
19.0 | 6.3333 |
20.0 | 6.6667 |
21.0 | 7.0000 |
22.0 | 7.3333 |
23.0 | 7.6667 |
24.0 | 8.0000 |
25.0 | 8.3333 |
26.0 | 8.6667 |
27.0 | 9.0000 |
28.0 | 9.3333 |
29.0 | 9.6667 |
30.0 | 10.0000 |
31.0 | 10.3333 |
32.0 | 10.6667 |
33.0 | 11.0000 |
34.0 | 11.3333 |
35.0 | 11.6667 |
36.0 | 12.0000 |
37.0 | 12.3333 |
38.0 | 12.6667 |
39.0 | 13.0000 |
40.0 | 13.3333 |
41.0 | 13.6667 |
42.0 | 14.0000 |
43.0 | 14.3333 |
44.0 | 14.6667 |
45.0 | 15.0000 |
46.0 | 15.3333 |
47.0 | 15.6667 |
48.0 | 16.0000 |
49.0 | 16.3333 |
Related Conversion Questions
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- How does 24 teaspoons compare to tablespoons in cooking?
- Why do I divide by 3 when changing 24 teaspoons to tablespoons?
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Conversion Definitions
Teaspoons: A teaspoon is a small unit of volume measurement used mainly in cooking and medicine. It equals about 5 milliliters. The teaspoon is part of the traditional US and UK measurement systems, often used for measuring small amounts of ingredients like spices or liquids.
Tablespoons: A tablespoon is a larger volume unit than a teaspoon, mostly used in cooking to measure liquid or dry ingredients. It equals 3 teaspoons or about 15 milliliters. Tablespoons provide a convenient way to measure moderate amounts without needing to count many teaspoons.
Conversion FAQs
Can I convert teaspoons to tablespoons without a calculator?
Yes, you can convert teaspoons to tablespoons mentally by remembering that 3 teaspoons equal 1 tablespoon. So dividing the number of teaspoons by three gives you the tablespoons. For example, 24 teaspoons divided by 3 equals 8 tablespoons. This simple ratio makes conversion easy without tools.
What happens if I use approximate values in the conversion?
Using approximate values might lead to small errors in measurements, especially in recipes that require precision. Since 1 tablespoon equals exactly 3 teaspoons, using this exact ratio ensures accuracy. Rounding or guessing can cause the final amount to be slightly off, which might affect taste or texture.
Is the conversion from teaspoons to tablespoons the same worldwide?
Most countries using US customary units agree on 3 teaspoons per tablespoon. However, some regions might have slight variations in volume definitions. For cooking or medicine, it’s best to use the standard 3 teaspoons per tablespoon to avoid confusion. Differences are rarely large enough to impact everyday use.
Can I convert fractional teaspoons to tablespoons?
Yes, fractional teaspoons convert the same way by dividing by 3. For example, 1.5 teaspoons divided by 3 equals 0.5 tablespoons. This allows for precise measurements when recipes call for less than a full teaspoon or tablespoon, making conversions flexible for small amounts.
Why is it helpful to know about converting teaspoons to tablespoons?
Knowing this conversion helps in cooking, baking, and measuring medication doses accurately. Sometimes recipes or instructions use different units. Being able to switch between teaspoons and tablespoons prevents mistakes and makes measuring ingredients easier especially when you only have one type of spoon.
Last Updated : 02 July, 2025


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