Convert Palm Sugar from Tablespoon to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of palm sugar?

1 tablespoon of palm sugar (coconut sugar) is 3 teaspoons. 2 tablespoons of palm sugar is 6 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. An extra spoon mainly makes it sweeter.
  • 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. An extra spoon mainly makes it sweeter.

Palm sugar is an unrefined sweetener made from the sap of palm trees, with a rich caramel flavour and subtle earthy notes. One metric cup (250 ml) of palm sugar weighs around 200 grams or 7.05 ounces. When a recipe calls for palm sugar in cups but you prefer to measure by weight, this converter handles the calculation.

Palm sugar is sold as blocks, pastes, and fine granules, and each form packs into a cup differently. Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping, especially with blocks that need grating first.

Also known as

  • coconut sugar
  • jaggery
  • gula melaka

Brown sugar has a similar caramel depth and is the most common everyday swap for palm sugar. Brown sugar is moister and heavier by cup (220 g vs 200 g), so weigh when substituting and expect a slightly softer, sweeter result. See our Brown Sugar converter.

Raw sugar is a dry, coarse cane sugar with a faint caramel note and similar weight per cup (200 g). It lacks palm sugar's earthy depth but works as a 1:1 swap by weight in recipes where the flavour difference is minor. See our Raw Sugar converter.

Molasses is the dark syrup behind the earthy, bittersweet notes found in unrefined sugars like palm sugar. A small amount of molasses stirred into white sugar can approximate the flavour when palm sugar is unavailable. See our Molasses converter.

Out of palm sugar? See palm sugar substitutes →

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

Palm Sugar Measurement Converter

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Common Palm Sugar Conversions

Here are the most common palm sugar 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

Palm Sugar Conversion Chart

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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