Convert Agar-Agar from Tablespoon to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of agar-agar?

1 tablespoon of agar-agar (agar) is 3 teaspoons. 2 tablespoons of agar-agar is 6 teaspoons. 1/2 tablespoon of agar-agar is 1.5 teaspoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
  • A teaspoon here is the 5 ml standard, the same in the UK, Europe, and Australia. A US teaspoon is fractionally smaller at about 4.9 ml. When teaspoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Agar-agar is a plant-based gelling agent extracted from seaweed, used as a vegan alternative to gelatin in jellies, mousses, and panna cotta. One metric cup (250 ml) of agar-agar powder weighs around 190 grams or 6.70 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs about 3.8 grams.

Agar sets firmer than gelatin and can produce a brittle result if overdone. Unlike gelatin, it gels at room temperature and is not affected by heat once set, so small differences in quantity have a clear impact on texture.

Also known as

  • agar
  • agar powder
  • kanten
  • vegetable gelatin

Gelatin is the animal-derived alternative to agar-agar, producing a softer, silkier set. Use the gelatin converter for non-vegan mousses, panna cotta, and marshmallows. See our Gelatin converter.

Pectin is another plant-based gelling agent, though it is used mainly for jams and jellies rather than dessert gels. Use the pectin converter when making preserves. See our Pectin converter.

Out of agar-agar? See agar-agar substitutes →

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Agar-Agar Measurement Converter

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Common Agar-Agar Conversions

Here are the most common agar-agar conversions from tablespoons to teaspoons.

TablespoonsTeaspoons
1 tbsp3 tsp
2 tbsp6 tsp
3 tbsp9 tsp
4 tbsp12 tsp
6 tbsp18 tsp
8 tbsp24 tsp
10 tbsp30 tsp
12 tbsp36 tsp
16 tbsp48 tsp

Agar-Agar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting agar-agar from Tablespoon to Teaspoon and other measurements.

tbsptspcupgramsouncescup(US)
1 tbsp3 tsp0.06 cup11.4 g0.4 oz0.06 cup (US)
2 tbsp6 tsp0.12 cup22.8 g0.8 oz0.13 cup (US)
3 tbsp9 tsp0.18 cup34.2 g1.21 oz0.19 cup (US)
4 tbsp12 tsp0.24 cup45.6 g1.61 oz0.25 cup (US)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of agar-agar?
1 tablespoon of agar-agar is 3 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of agar-agar is 6 teaspoons and 0.5 tablespoons is 1.5 teaspoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the agar-agar converter
How many teaspoons is 1.5 tablespoons of agar-agar?
1.5 tablespoons of agar-agar is 4.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of agar-agar is 3 teaspoons and 2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many teaspoons is 2 tablespoons of agar-agar?
2 tablespoons of agar-agar is 6 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of agar-agar is 3 teaspoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact teaspoons reading.
How many tablespoons of agar-agar is 3 teaspoons?
3 teaspoons of agar-agar is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in teaspoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of agar?
Agar is another name for agar-agar, so 1 tablespoon of agar is 3 teaspoons, exactly the same as agar-agar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons and 0.5 tablespoons is 1.5 teaspoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are agar-agar and agar the same thing?
Yes. Agar is another name for agar-agar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of agar-agar is 3 teaspoons under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
How many teaspoons is 1/2 tablespoon of agar-agar?
1/2 tablespoon of agar-agar is 1.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of agar-agar is 3 teaspoons and 2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.

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