Convert Peanut Butter from Tablespoon to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of peanut butter?

1 tablespoon of peanut butter (smooth peanut butter) is 3 teaspoons. 2 tablespoons of peanut butter is 6 teaspoons. 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter is 1.5 teaspoons. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of peanut butter 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 peanut butter weighs about 16.1 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 15.9 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 21.4 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.

Peanut butter is roasted peanuts ground into a thick, oily paste, sold smooth or crunchy. One metric cup (250 ml) of peanut butter weighs around 268 grams or 9.45 ounces. It is used in cookies, brownies, no-bake bars, satay sauce, and as a spread for toast and sandwiches.

Peanut butter is sticky and clings to measuring cups, so scooping reliably is hard. Weighing in grams gives accurate amounts without the mess of scraping out a cup.

Also known as

  • smooth peanut butter
  • crunchy peanut butter
  • natural peanut butter

Butter is a dairy fat that creams with sugar to build structure and lift, while peanut butter is an oily paste that adds dense flavour. They are close in weight (227 g vs 268 g per cup), so weigh when swapping in cookies and bars; expect a nuttier, denser result from peanut butter. See what 1 tablespoon of butter is in teaspoons.

Peanuts are the whole form used for crunch and texture where peanut butter adds creaminess. A cup of peanuts (154 g) is much lighter than a cup of peanut butter (268 g); always swap by weight. See what 1 tablespoon of peanuts is in teaspoons.

Almond butter is the milder, slightly sweeter nut-butter sibling, a touch lighter per cup (256 g vs 268 g). It swaps 1:1 by volume for peanut butter in cookies, bars, and sauces, with a milder, less salty flavour. See what 1 tablespoon of almond butter is in teaspoons.

Sunflower seed butter is the nut-free stand-in, lighter per cup (250 g vs 268 g). It swaps 1:1 for peanut butter in school and allergy bakes, with an earthier, more savoury taste. See what 1 tablespoon of sunflower seed butter is in teaspoons.

Hulled tahini is a smooth sesame seed paste, lighter per cup (240 g vs 268 g) and far more savoury than peanut butter. Swap by weight when using it in dressings, halva, or bars where a nut-free, bitter-edged paste suits the recipe. See what 1 tablespoon of hulled tahini is in teaspoons.

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3 Teaspoon

Common Peanut Butter Conversions

Here are the most common peanut butter 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

Peanut Butter Conversion Chart

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

tbsptspcupgramsouncescup(US)
1 tbsp3 tsp0.06 cup16.08 g0.57 oz0.06 cup (US)
2 tbsp6 tsp0.12 cup32.16 g1.13 oz0.13 cup (US)
3 tbsp9 tsp0.18 cup48.24 g1.7 oz0.19 cup (US)
4 tbsp12 tsp0.24 cup64.32 g2.27 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 peanut butter in teaspoons?
1 tablespoon of peanut butter is 3 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of peanut butter 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 peanut butter converter
How many teaspoons is 1.5 tablespoons of peanut butter?
1.5 tablespoons of peanut butter is 4.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of peanut butter 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 peanut butter in teaspoons?
2 tablespoons of peanut butter is 6 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of peanut butter 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 peanut butter is 3 teaspoons?
3 teaspoons of peanut butter 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.
Are peanut butter and smooth peanut butter the same thing?
Yes. Smooth peanut butter is another name for peanut butter, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of peanut butter 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 peanut butter in teaspoons?
1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter is 1.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of peanut butter 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 peanut butter in teaspoons?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of peanut butter is 0.75 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of peanut butter 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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