Convert Cream of Tartar from Tablespoon to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar?

1 tablespoon of cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) is 3 teaspoons. 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar is 6 teaspoons. 1/2 tablespoon of cream of tartar is 1.5 teaspoons. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of cream of tartar 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 →
  • One metric tablespoon of cream of tartar weighs about 12 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 11.8 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 16 grams.
  • 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.

Cream of tartar is a fine white powder left behind in wine barrels during fermentation, used in baking to stabilise egg whites, prevent sugar crystallisation, and activate baking soda. One metric cup (250 ml) of cream of tartar weighs around 200 grams or 7.05 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs about 4 grams.

Cream of tartar is potent in small amounts. Even a quarter teaspoon makes a measurable difference to a meringue. Measuring by weight avoids the over-packing that comes with scooping, keeping results consistent.

Also known as

  • potassium bitartrate
  • potassium hydrogen tartrate

Related Cream of Tartar Ingredients

Baking powder contains cream of tartar as its acid component. If a recipe uses cream of tartar and baking soda together as a leavening pair, use the baking powder converter to find the right replacement amount. See our Baking Powder converter.

Cream of tartar is often paired with baking soda to create a leavening reaction. The baking soda converter covers gram and teaspoon conversions for the other half of the duo. See our Baking Soda (Bicarb) converter.

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Cream of Tartar Measurement Converter

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3 Teaspoon

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Common Cream of Tartar Conversions

Here are the most common cream of tartar 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

Cream of Tartar Conversion Chart

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

tbsptspcupgramsouncescup(US)pinch
1 tbsp3 tsp0.06 cup12 g0.42 oz0.06 cup (US)48 pinch
2 tbsp6 tsp0.12 cup24 g0.85 oz0.13 cup (US)96 pinch
3 tbsp9 tsp0.18 cup36 g1.27 oz0.19 cup (US)144 pinch
4 tbsp12 tsp0.24 cup48 g1.69 oz0.25 cup (US)192 pinch

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the tablespoons to teaspoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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