Convert Vanilla Extract from Tablespoon to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract?

1 tablespoon of vanilla extract (pure vanilla extract) is 3 teaspoons. 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract is 6 teaspoons. 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract is 1.5 teaspoons. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of vanilla extract 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 vanilla extract weighs about 13.2 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 13 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 17.6 grams.
  • 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 →

Vanilla extract is a liquid flavouring made by steeping vanilla beans in alcohol and water. One metric cup (250 ml) of vanilla extract weighs about 220 grams or 7.76 ounces, since the alcohol base makes it lighter than water. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs around 4.4 grams.

Recipes usually measure vanilla extract in teaspoons, but bottles list contents in millilitres or fluid ounces. This page converts between teaspoons, grams, millilitres, and cups so you can use whatever measure your recipe gives you.

Also known as

  • pure vanilla extract
  • natural vanilla extract
  • real vanilla extract

Vanilla essence is a synthetic, alcohol-free stand-in for extract. Swap teaspoon-for-teaspoon, but essence delivers a milder, single-note flavour, so a touch more (about 1.25 tsp essence per 1 tsp extract) helps if you want a closer match. See what 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence is in teaspoons.

Vanilla bean paste is thicker than extract and carries visible seeds for the speckled finish people love in ice cream and crème brûlée. Swap teaspoon-for-teaspoon; paste brings stronger vanilla notes and a touch of added sweetness from its sugar base. See what 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste is in teaspoons.

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Vanilla Extract Measurement Converter

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3 Teaspoon

Common Vanilla Extract Conversions

Here are the most common vanilla extract 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

Vanilla Extract Conversion Chart

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

tbsptspcupgramsouncescup(US)mlfl oz
1 tbsp3 tsp0.06 cup13.2 g0.47 oz0.06 cup (US)15 ml0.51 fl oz
2 tbsp6 tsp0.12 cup26.4 g0.93 oz0.13 cup (US)30 ml1.01 fl oz
3 tbsp9 tsp0.18 cup39.6 g1.4 oz0.19 cup (US)45 ml1.52 fl oz
4 tbsp12 tsp0.24 cup52.8 g1.86 oz0.25 cup (US)60 ml2.03 fl oz

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