Convert Sugar from Teaspoon to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 teaspoon of sugar?

1 teaspoon of sugar (granulated sugar) is 0.33 tablespoons. 2 teaspoons of sugar is 0.67 tablespoons. 1/2 teaspoon of sugar is 0.17 tablespoons. 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of sugar is 0.08 tablespoons. 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 sugar weighs about 12 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 11.8 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 16 grams.
  • 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.

Sugar here means standard white granulated sugar, the everyday sweetener used in cakes, biscuits, sauces, and drinks. One metric cup (250 ml) of granulated sugar weighs around 200 grams or 7.05 ounces. When a recipe lists sugar in cups but you only have kitchen scales, converting by weight keeps the sweetness and structure right.

Granulated sugar settles differently depending on how you scoop and level the cup, so weighing in grams gives more consistent results than volume alone. This page converts sugar between grams, cups, tablespoons, and more for any recipe.

Also known as

  • granulated sugar
  • white sugar
  • table sugar

Related Sugar Ingredients

Caster sugar is more finely milled than granulated sugar, so it dissolves faster and is the better choice for meringues and delicate sponges. They are close in weight (225 g vs 200 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in most recipes. See what 1 teaspoon of caster sugar is in tablespoons.

Brown sugar contains molasses, adding moisture and a caramel flavour that granulated sugar lacks. Packed, it weighs more by cup (220 g vs 200 g), so weigh it when swapping to keep the sweetness and texture on track. See what 1 teaspoon of brown sugar is in tablespoons.

Icing sugar is granulated sugar ground to a powder, used for frostings and dusting rather than creaming into batters. It packs lighter (125 g vs 200 g per cup), so the two are not a straight 1:1 swap. See what 1 teaspoon of icing sugar is in tablespoons.

Raw sugar is a coarser, less refined cane sugar with larger crystals and a faint molasses taste. It weighs about the same per cup (200 g each) and swaps 1:1 by volume, adding crunch and a subtle caramel note. See what 1 teaspoon of raw sugar is in tablespoons.

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0.33 Tablespoon

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Common Sugar Conversions

Here are the most common sugar conversions from teaspoons to tablespoons.

TeaspoonsTablespoons
0.25 tsp0.08 tbsp
0.5 tsp0.17 tbsp
1 tsp0.33 tbsp
2 tsp0.67 tbsp
3 tsp1 tbsp
4 tsp1.33 tbsp
6 tsp2 tbsp
8 tsp2.67 tbsp
12 tsp4 tbsp

Sugar Conversion Chart

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

tsptbspcupgramsounceslbkgcup(US)
1 tsp0.33 tbsp0.02 cup4 g0.14 oz0.01 lb0 kg0.02 cup (US)
2 tsp0.67 tbsp0.04 cup8 g0.28 oz0.02 lb0.01 kg0.04 cup (US)
3 tsp1 tbsp0.06 cup12 g0.42 oz0.03 lb0.01 kg0.06 cup (US)
4 tsp1.33 tbsp0.08 cup16 g0.56 oz0.04 lb0.02 kg0.08 cup (US)

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the teaspoons to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 teaspoon of sugar in tablespoons?
1 teaspoon of sugar is 0.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons of sugar is 0.67 tablespoons and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.17 tablespoons. 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 sugar converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 teaspoons of sugar?
1.5 teaspoons of sugar is 0.5 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of sugar is 0.33 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 teaspoons of sugar in tablespoons?
2 teaspoons of sugar is 0.67 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 teaspoon of sugar is 0.33 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many teaspoons of sugar is 0.33 tablespoons?
0.33 tablespoons of sugar is 0.99 teaspoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and teaspoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists teaspoons but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar in tablespoons?
Granulated sugar is another name for sugar, so 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar is 0.33 tablespoons, exactly the same as sugar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.17 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are sugar and granulated sugar the same thing?
Yes. Granulated sugar is another name for sugar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 teaspoon of sugar is 0.33 tablespoons under either name, and 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tsp sugar in tablespoons?
1/2 teaspoon of sugar is 0.17 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of sugar is 0.33 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons. 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 tsp sugar in tablespoons?
1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of sugar is 0.08 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of sugar is 0.33 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons. 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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