Convert Garlic Powder from Tablespoon to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of garlic powder?

1 tablespoon of garlic powder (ground garlic) is 3 teaspoons. 2 tablespoons of garlic powder is 6 teaspoons. 1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder 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.

Garlic powder is dehydrated, ground garlic used as a pantry seasoning when fresh cloves are out of reach. One metric cup (250 ml) of garlic powder weighs about 150 grams or 5.29 ounces, dense thanks to the fine grind. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs around 3 grams.

Garlic powder is far more concentrated than a clove, so getting the amount right matters: too much turns rubs and dressings bitter. Measuring by weight gives consistent results when scaling spice mixes or seasoning blends.

Also known as

  • ground garlic
  • dried garlic powder

Turmeric powder is another fine-ground dry spice with the same 150 g per cup weight. Use the turmeric powder converter for curries and golden-milk recipes. See our Turmeric Powder converter.

Working from fresh? The garlic converter scales a recipe by whole heads or cloves, with weights per size for small, medium, and large bulbs. See our Garlic converter.

Out of garlic powder? See garlic powder substitutes →

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

Garlic Powder Measurement Converter

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Common Garlic Powder Conversions

Here are the most common garlic powder 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

Garlic Powder Conversion Chart

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

tbsptspcupgramsouncescup(US)
1 tbsp3 tsp0.06 cup9 g0.32 oz0.06 cup (US)
2 tbsp6 tsp0.12 cup18 g0.63 oz0.13 cup (US)
3 tbsp9 tsp0.18 cup27 g0.95 oz0.19 cup (US)
4 tbsp12 tsp0.24 cup36 g1.27 oz0.25 cup (US)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of garlic powder?
1 tablespoon of garlic powder is 3 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of garlic powder 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 garlic powder converter
How many teaspoons is 1.5 tablespoons of garlic powder?
1.5 tablespoons of garlic powder is 4.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of garlic powder 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 garlic powder?
2 tablespoons of garlic powder is 6 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of garlic powder 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 garlic powder is 3 teaspoons?
3 teaspoons of garlic powder 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 ground garlic?
Ground garlic is another name for garlic powder, so 1 tablespoon of ground garlic is 3 teaspoons, exactly the same as garlic powder. 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.
How many teaspoons is 1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder?
1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder is 1.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of garlic powder 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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