Milliliter to US teaspoon
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Quick Reference Table (Milliliter to US teaspoon)
| Milliliter (ml) | US teaspoon (tsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.20288414 |
| 5 | 1.0144207 |
| 10 | 2.0288414 |
| 30 | 6.0865241 |
| 100 | 20.288414 |
| 250 | 50.721034 |
| 500 | 101.44207 |
Results rounded to a maximum of 8 significant figures
About Milliliter (ml)
A milliliter (mL) is one thousandth of a liter (0.001 L), exactly equal to one cubic centimeter (1 cm³). It is the most widely used small volume unit in medicine, cooking, and science. Drug dosages are prescribed in milliliters, soft drink cans are 330 mL, and laboratory pipettes measure in mL. The milliliter bridges the gap between the impractically small microliter and the everyday liter, making it the default unit for liquid measurement in clinical and domestic settings worldwide.
A standard medicine syringe holds 1–20 mL. A teaspoon is approximately 5 mL. A typical espresso shot is 30 mL.
Etymology: From Latin "mille" (thousand) + "liter". The prefix milli- denotes 10⁻³ in the SI system.
About US teaspoon (tsp)
The US teaspoon (tsp) is a unit of culinary volume equal to approximately 4.929 milliliters, one third of a US tablespoon. It is one of the smallest standard US customary volume units, used in cooking, baking, and medicine for small ingredient quantities. The US teaspoon differs from the metric teaspoon (exactly 5 mL) and the imperial teaspoon (about 5.92 mL). In medicine, 5 mL is the standardized dosing teaspoon.
A standard dose of liquid children's medicine is one 5 mL teaspoon. A recipe calling for 1 tsp of vanilla extract uses about 4.93 mL.
Milliliter – Frequently Asked Questions
How many milliliters are in a teaspoon?
One US teaspoon equals approximately 4.93 mL, conventionally rounded to 5 mL in cooking and medicine. An Australian/metric teaspoon is exactly 5 mL. A tablespoon is 15 mL (3 teaspoons).
Why do medicine bottles say "do not use household spoons" for dosing?
Household teaspoons and tablespoons vary wildly — from 3 to 7 mL for a "teaspoon" depending on the design. A parent dosing 2.5 mL of infant paracetamol with a large decorative spoon might accidentally give double the intended dose. Studies have shown dosing errors of 20–50% when using kitchen cutlery. Calibrated oral syringes (marked in 0.1 mL increments) eliminate this problem entirely, which is why the AAP and WHO both recommend them over any spoon for liquid medications.
How many milliliters are in a standard drink can?
A standard soft drink or beer can is typically 330 mL in Europe and 355 mL (12 US fl oz) in the United States. A 500 mL can is common for beer in many markets.
What is a standard medical dose in mL?
Common oral liquid medications are dosed at 2.5, 5, or 10 mL. Injectable medications may be 0.1–2 mL. IV fluid bags are typically 100, 250, 500, or 1,000 mL.
How many milliliters are in a fluid ounce?
One US fluid ounce equals approximately 29.57 mL. One imperial (UK) fluid ounce equals approximately 28.41 mL. The two are close but not identical — important for recipes crossing US and UK sources.
US teaspoon – Frequently Asked Questions
How many milliliters is a US teaspoon?
One US teaspoon equals approximately 4.929 mL, typically rounded to 5 mL in medicine and 4.93 mL in precise culinary conversions. The metric teaspoon used in Australia and Canada is exactly 5 mL.
What is the difference between a US teaspoon and an imperial teaspoon?
A US teaspoon is about 4.93 mL; an imperial (UK) teaspoon is about 5.92 mL — approximately 20% larger. This difference can affect recipes crossing US and UK sources, particularly for spices and leavening agents.
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
In the US system, 3 teaspoons equal 1 tablespoon (3 × 4.929 mL = 14.787 mL). The metric equivalent is the same ratio: 3 × 5 mL = 15 mL tablespoon.
Is a medicine teaspoon the same as a cooking teaspoon?
Not exactly. Medicine dosing uses a standardized 5 mL teaspoon, while the US cooking teaspoon is about 4.93 mL. For medication accuracy, always use a calibrated oral syringe rather than a kitchen teaspoon, which can vary from 3 to 7 mL.
How many US teaspoons are in a cup?
There are 48 US teaspoons in one US cup: 1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons.