5 teaspoons (tsp) is equal to 0.8333 ounces (oz).
To convert teaspoons to ounces, you multiply the number of teaspoons by the conversion factor 0.1666667, since 1 teaspoon equals 1/6 of an ounce. Therefore, 5 tsp times 0.1666667 results in 0.8333 oz.
Conversion Tool
Result in oz:
Conversion Formula
The formula for converting teaspoons (tsp) to ounces (oz) is:
ounces = teaspoons × 0.1666667
This formula works because there are exactly 6 teaspoons in 1 ounce. So, to find ounces from teaspoons, you divide the teaspoon value by 6, or multiply by 1/6, which is approximately 0.1666667.
For example, to convert 5 tsp to oz:
- Multiply 5 by 0.1666667
- 5 × 0.1666667 = 0.8333335
- Rounded, this equals 0.8333 oz
Conversion Example
- Convert 12 tsp to oz:
- Multiply 12 by 0.1666667
- 12 × 0.1666667 = 2.0000004
- So, 12 tsp equals about 2 oz
- Convert 3 tsp to oz:
- 3 × 0.1666667 = 0.5
- Therefore, 3 tsp is 0.5 oz
- Convert 7.5 tsp to oz:
- 7.5 × 0.1666667 = 1.25
- So, 7.5 tsp equals 1.25 oz
- Convert 0 tsp to oz:
- 0 × 0.1666667 = 0
- Zero teaspoons equals zero ounces
Conversion Chart
This chart shows values from -20.0 to 30.0 teaspoons converted to ounces. Negative values might be useful in particular calculations, such as adjustments or corrections. To use it, find the tsp value in the left column, then read across to see its equivalent in ounces.
| Teaspoons (tsp) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|
| -20.0 | -3.3333 |
| -15.0 | -2.5000 |
| -10.0 | -1.6667 |
| -5.0 | -0.8333 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 5.0 | 0.8333 |
| 10.0 | 1.6667 |
| 15.0 | 2.5000 |
| 20.0 | 3.3333 |
| 25.0 | 4.1667 |
| 30.0 | 5.0000 |
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Conversion Definitions
tsp (teaspoon): A teaspoon is a unit of volume commonly used in cooking and medicine, roughly equal to 4.92892 milliliters. It is one-third of a tablespoon and is often used to measure small amounts of liquid or dry ingredients in recipes or dosages.
oz (ounce): An ounce is a unit of weight or volume depending on context, in the US customary system. When used for volume (fluid ounces), it equals approximately 29.5735 milliliters. For weight, it equals 1/16 of a pound, about 28.3495 grams.
Conversion FAQs
Can teaspoons be directly converted to fluid ounces in all cases?
Teaspoons and fluid ounces both measure volume, so converting between them always works for liquids. However, for dry ingredients, weight varies by substance density, so conversion only applies accurately for volume measurements.
Why is 1 teaspoon equal to 1/6 of an ounce?
This is because the US customary system defines 1 fluid ounce as 6 teaspoons. This ratio has been standardized for cooking and liquid measurements, allowing easy conversions between small and larger units.
Are the conversions different in other measurement systems?
Yes, non-US systems like the UK use slightly different values for teaspoons and ounces. For example, the UK teaspoon is about 5.919 ml instead of 4.92892 ml, which changes the conversion ratio slightly.
Is it accurate to round 0.1666667 when converting tsp to oz?
Rounding to 0.1667 or similar is fine for most cooking or casual uses. For scientific or precise needs, using the exact fraction 1/6 or more decimal places ensures better accuracy.
Can I use this conversion for both liquid and dry ingredients?
The conversion applies to volume, so only liquid measurements are consistent. Dry ingredients vary in density, so their weight in ounces won’t match volume ounces exactly without additional calculations.
Last Updated : 22 July, 2025
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