Convert Arrowroot from Tablespoon to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of arrowroot?

1 tablespoon of arrowroot (arrowroot powder) is 3 teaspoons. 2 tablespoons of arrowroot is 6 teaspoons. 1/2 tablespoon of arrowroot is 1.5 teaspoons. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of arrowroot is 0.75 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.

Arrowroot is a fine white starch ground from the root of the arrowroot plant, used to thicken sauces, fruit fillings, and glazes without clouding them. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 128 grams or 4.52 ounces. When a recipe lists arrowroot in cups but your packet only shows grams, converting by weight keeps a sauce from turning thin or gluey.

Arrowroot is a light powder that settles and compacts when scooped, so a cup measured by eye can swing by several grams. Weighing it gives a steadier thickening result across gravies, pie fillings, and custards.

Also known as

  • arrowroot powder
  • arrowroot starch
  • arrowroot flour

Corn flour (cornstarch) is the everyday stand-in for arrowroot, and the two swap 1:1 as thickeners. Arrowroot sets clearer and copes better with acidic or frozen sauces, while corn flour is cheaper and clouds a little. They weigh close per cup (128 g vs 120 g). See our Corn Flour converter.

Tapioca starch is arrowroot's close cousin, another clear-setting root starch that swaps 1:1. Tapioca is a little lighter per cup (120 g vs 128 g) and sets a stretchier, glossier gel, while arrowroot sets firmer and copes well with acidic sauces. See our Tapioca Starch converter.

Out of arrowroot? See arrowroot substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

Arrowroot Measurement Converter

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Common Arrowroot Conversions

Here are the most common arrowroot 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

Arrowroot Conversion Chart

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

tbsptspcupgramsouncescup(US)
1 tbsp3 tsp0.06 cup7.68 g0.27 oz0.06 cup (US)
2 tbsp6 tsp0.12 cup15.36 g0.54 oz0.13 cup (US)
3 tbsp9 tsp0.18 cup23.04 g0.81 oz0.19 cup (US)
4 tbsp12 tsp0.24 cup30.72 g1.08 oz0.25 cup (US)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of arrowroot?
1 tablespoon of arrowroot is 3 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of arrowroot 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 arrowroot converter
How many teaspoons is 1.5 tablespoons of arrowroot?
1.5 tablespoons of arrowroot is 4.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of arrowroot 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 arrowroot?
2 tablespoons of arrowroot is 6 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of arrowroot 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 arrowroot is 3 teaspoons?
3 teaspoons of arrowroot 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 arrowroot powder?
Arrowroot powder is another name for arrowroot, so 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder is 3 teaspoons, exactly the same as arrowroot. 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 arrowroot and arrowroot powder the same thing?
Yes. Arrowroot powder is another name for arrowroot, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of arrowroot 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 arrowroot?
1/2 tablespoon of arrowroot is 1.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of arrowroot 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.
How many teaspoons is 1/4 tablespoon of arrowroot?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of arrowroot is 0.75 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of arrowroot is 3 teaspoons and 2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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