Convert Chocolate Chips from Tablespoon to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips?

1 tablespoon of chocolate chips (chocolate morsels) is 3 teaspoons. 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips is 6 teaspoons. 1/2 tablespoon of chocolate chips is 1.5 teaspoons. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of chocolate chips 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.

Chocolate chips are small drops of sweetened chocolate that hold their shape when baked, used in cookies, muffins, and pancakes. One metric cup (250 ml) of chocolate chips weighs around 180 grams or 6.35 ounces. When a recipe lists chocolate chips in cups but you only have scales, converting by weight keeps the chocolate ratio right.

Chip size and how tightly they settle change how many fit in a cup, so weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping. This page converts chocolate chips between grams, cups, tablespoons, and more for any recipe.

Also known as

  • chocolate morsels
  • choc chips
  • chocolate drops

Cocoa powder is unsweetened and dry, while chocolate chips are sweetened solid chocolate. Cocoa powder packs far lighter (100 g vs 180 g per cup), so the two are not interchangeable by volume or flavour; use cocoa for deep chocolate colour, chips for melty pockets. See our Cocoa Powder converter.

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

Chocolate Chips Measurement Converter

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Common Chocolate Chips Conversions

Here are the most common chocolate chips 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

Chocolate Chips Conversion Chart

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

tbsptspcupgramsouncescup(US)
1 tbsp3 tsp0.06 cup10.8 g0.38 oz0.06 cup (US)
2 tbsp6 tsp0.12 cup21.6 g0.76 oz0.13 cup (US)
3 tbsp9 tsp0.18 cup32.4 g1.14 oz0.19 cup (US)
4 tbsp12 tsp0.24 cup43.2 g1.52 oz0.25 cup (US)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips?
1 tablespoon of chocolate chips is 3 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips 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 chocolate chips converter
How many teaspoons is 1.5 tablespoons of chocolate chips?
1.5 tablespoons of chocolate chips is 4.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips 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 chocolate chips?
2 tablespoons of chocolate chips is 6 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips 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 chocolate chips is 3 teaspoons?
3 teaspoons of chocolate chips 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 chocolate morsels?
Chocolate morsels is another name for chocolate chips, so 1 tablespoon of chocolate morsels is 3 teaspoons, exactly the same as chocolate chips. 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 chocolate chips and chocolate morsels the same thing?
Yes. Chocolate morsels is another name for chocolate chips, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips 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 chocolate chips?
1/2 tablespoon of chocolate chips is 1.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips 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 chocolate chips?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of chocolate chips is 0.75 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips 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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