How to convert milliliters to teaspoons
One milliliter equals 0.202884 teaspoons. To convert, multiply the number of milliliters by 0.202884 (or divide by 4.928922):
Mental-math shortcut: Divide milliliters by 5 for a close estimate: 10 mL ≈ 2 tsp.
Example
Convert 10 milliliters to teaspoons: 10 mL × 0.202884 = 2.0288 tsp.
Milliliters to Teaspoons conversion chart
| Milliliters (mL) | Teaspoons (tsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.202884 |
| 2 | 0.405768 |
| 2.5 | 0.50721 |
| 5 | 1.0144 |
| 7.5 | 1.5216 |
| 10 | 2.0288 |
| 12.5 | 2.5361 |
| 15 | 3.0433 |
| 20 | 4.0577 |
| 25 | 5.0721 |
| 30 | 6.0865 |
| 50 | 10.1442 |
What is a milliliter?
A milliliter (mL) is one thousandth of a liter — the same volume as one cubic centimeter (cc). Milliliters are used for drinks, medicine doses, cosmetics and recipes. A US teaspoon holds about 4.93 mL.
What is a teaspoon?
A US teaspoon (tsp) is 1/3 of a tablespoon, about 4.93 milliliters. Medicine and many metric recipes round it to exactly 5 mL. Recipes use teaspoons for small amounts such as salt, baking soda, spices and extracts.
Converting the other way? Use the Teaspoons to Milliliters converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many teaspoons is one milliliter?
One milliliter is 0.202884 teaspoons.
How do I convert milliliters to teaspoons?
Multiply the value in milliliters by 0.202884. For example, 10 mL × 0.202884 = 2.0288 tsp.
What is 5 mL in teaspoons?
5 mL is 1.0144 teaspoons.
How do I convert teaspoons to milliliters?
Multiply teaspoons by 4.928922 (or divide by 0.202884). You can also use our Teaspoons to Milliliters converter.
Conversions use the internationally agreed definitions of each unit (for example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly) and are rounded for display. Volume converters use US customary units unless stated otherwise.
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