Teaspoons to Milliliters: Cooking & Medicine
Quick reference: 1/4 tsp = 1.25 ml, 1/2 tsp = 2.5 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml, 1.5 tsp = 7.5 ml, 2 tsp = 10 ml, 3 tsp (1 tbsp) = 15 ml.
Convert teaspoons to milliliters for cooking and medicine
One teaspoon equals approximately 4.929 ml (rounded to 5 ml in medicine). Essential for cooking and accurate medication dosing.
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One US teaspoon is 4.93 ml, rounded to 5 ml for medicine. Use this chart for cooking amounts and dosing spoons.
| Teaspoons | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | 1.25 ml |
| 1/2 tsp | 2.5 ml |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml |
| 1.5 tsp | 7.5 ml |
| 2 tsp | 10 ml |
| 3 tsp (1 tbsp) | 15 ml |
For medication, always use the ml markings on the supplied syringe or cup rather than a kitchen spoon.
Quick reference: 1/4 tsp = 1.25 ml, 1/2 tsp = 2.5 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml, 1.5 tsp = 7.5 ml, 2 tsp = 10 ml, 3 tsp (1 tbsp) = 15 ml.