Convert Olive Oil from Tablespoon to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of olive oil?

1 tablespoon of olive oil (EVOO) is 3 teaspoons. 2 tablespoons of olive oil is 6 teaspoons. 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil is 1.5 teaspoons. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of olive oil 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 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 →

Olive oil is a liquid fat pressed from olives, prized for its rich flavour and use in Mediterranean cooking. It ranges from light and mild to bold and peppery depending on the variety and pressing method, with extra virgin olive oil being the least processed and most flavourful. It is widely used in salad dressings, marinades, sautéing, roasting, and baking. One metric cup (250 ml) of olive oil weighs approximately 216 grams or 7.62 ounces.

Measuring olive oil by weight gives more consistent results than pouring into a cup, especially for baking recipes where precision matters. This page lets you convert olive oil between grams, cups, millilitres, fluid ounces, and more for any recipe.

Also known as

  • EVOO
  • extra virgin olive oil

Olive Oil Calculator

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Butter to Oil Converter

Butter brings a richer flavour and, when creamed, the air that lightens cakes, where olive oil keeps crumbs moist with a savoury note. To swap olive oil for butter, use a little more butter by weight (227 g vs 216 g per cup); our butter to oil converter gives the exact amount. See our Butter converter.

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No measuring spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

Olive Oil Measurement Converter

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Common Olive Oil Conversions

Here are the most common olive oil 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

Olive Oil Conversion Chart

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

tbsptspcupgramsouncescup(US)mlfl oz
1 tbsp3 tsp0.06 cup12.96 g0.46 oz0.06 cup (US)15 ml0.51 fl oz
2 tbsp6 tsp0.12 cup25.92 g0.91 oz0.13 cup (US)30 ml1.01 fl oz
3 tbsp9 tsp0.18 cup38.88 g1.37 oz0.19 cup (US)45 ml1.52 fl oz
4 tbsp12 tsp0.24 cup51.84 g1.83 oz0.25 cup (US)60 ml2.03 fl oz

Frequently Asked Questions

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