Convert Crème Fraîche from Tablespoon to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of crème fraîche?

1 tablespoon of crème fraîche (crème fraîche) is 3 teaspoons. 2 tablespoons of crème fraîche is 6 teaspoons. 1/2 tablespoon of crème fraîche is 1.5 teaspoons. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of crème fraîche 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 crème fraîche weighs about 13.8 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 13.6 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 18.4 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.

Crème fraîche is thick cultured cream with a rich, tangy flavour and a fat content of around 30%. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 230 grams or 8.11 ounces. It is used in sauces, soups, and tarts, and holds together when heated without splitting like regular cream.

Tubs of crème fraîche are sold by weight, but recipes often call for cups or tablespoons. Converting between the two stops you reaching for a second tub mid-recipe or wasting the end of one.

Also known as

  • crème fraîche
  • creme fraiche

Sour cream is thinner and lighter than crème fraîche, with lower fat and a similar tang. They are close in weight (250 g vs 230 g per cup), so swap 1:1 by volume in dips and dressings; for cooked sauces, crème fraîche holds together better under heat while sour cream can split. See what 1 tablespoon of sour cream is in teaspoons.

Cream cheese is a soft fresh cheese with the same weight as crème fraîche (230 g per cup each) but a denser, spreadable texture and a milder tang. Swap 1:1 by volume in cold dips and toppings; for cooked sauces, crème fraîche is the safer choice as cream cheese can turn grainy under heat. See what 1 tablespoon of cream cheese is in teaspoons.

Greek yoghurt has a similar thick, spoonable texture to crème fraîche but much less fat and a sharper tang. They are close in weight (260 g vs 230 g per cup) and swap 1:1 in cold dips and dressings; for cooked sauces, crème fraîche is more stable under heat. See what 1 tablespoon of greek yoghurt is in teaspoons.

Heavy cream is uncultured, so it lacks the tang of crème fraîche though both share a high fat content. They are close in weight (240 g vs 230 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in sauces and toppings; heavy cream is the one you can whip, while crème fraîche holds together better in cooked sauces. See what 1 tablespoon of heavy cream is in teaspoons.

Whipping cream is lighter than crème fraîche, with around 30 to 35% fat and no tang. They are close in weight (238 g vs 230 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in sauces and toppings; whipping cream is the one to reach for when a recipe asks for whipped cream. See what 1 tablespoon of whipping cream is in teaspoons.

Mascarpone is a rich Italian cream cheese, denser and heavier than crème fraîche (240 g vs 230 g per cup) with a sweeter, milder flavour. Swap 1:1 by volume in desserts and creamy fillings; crème fraîche brings a sharper tang while mascarpone stays smooth and sweet. See what 1 tablespoon of mascarpone is in teaspoons.

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Common Crème Fraîche Conversions

Here are the most common crème fraîche 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

Crème Fraîche Conversion Chart

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

tbsptspcupgramsouncescup(US)
1 tbsp3 tsp0.06 cup13.8 g0.49 oz0.06 cup (US)
2 tbsp6 tsp0.12 cup27.6 g0.97 oz0.13 cup (US)
3 tbsp9 tsp0.18 cup41.4 g1.46 oz0.19 cup (US)
4 tbsp12 tsp0.24 cup55.2 g1.95 oz0.25 cup (US)

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