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Teaspoons to milliliters (tsp to mL)

1 tsp = 4.928921594 mL. Enter any value below to convert teaspoons to milliliters instantly, or use the volume converter for every other unit.

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1 tsp = 4.928921594 mL

mL = tsp × 4.928921594
1 mL = 0.2028841362 tsp

Convert volume

Common volume conversions

1 tsp4.928921594 mL
1 tbsp14.78676478 mL
1 fl oz29.57352956 mL
1 cup236.5882365 mL
1 pt0.473176473 L
1 qt0.946352946 L
1 gal3.785411784 L
1 imp gal4.54609 L

Teaspoons to milliliters conversion table

Teaspoons to milliliters
Teaspoons, US (tsp)Milliliters (mL)
0.25 tsp1.232230398 mL
0.5 tsp2.464460797 mL
1 tsp4.928921594 mL
2 tsp9.857843188 mL
3 tsp14.78676478 mL
4 tsp19.71568638 mL
5 tsp24.64460797 mL

The formula

mL = tsp × 4.928921594

1 US tsp = ⅓ US tbsp = 4.92892159375 mL. 1 mL = 1 cm³ = 0.000001 m³. These are exact definitions, so the only rounding is in the displayed result (10 significant digits).

When you need it

Teaspoons to milliliters matters for medicine as much as cooking. A US teaspoon is about 4.93 mL; medicine labels use a 5 mL teaspoon, and pharmacists recommend measuring liquid medicine with a dosing syringe in mL rather than a kitchen spoon.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert teaspoons to milliliters?

Multiply the value in teaspoons by 4.928921594 (or divide by 0.2028841362). For example, 2 tsp = 9.857843188 mL.

How many milliliters are in one teaspoon?

1 tsp = 4.928921594 mL.

Is a teaspoon 5 mL?

For medicine dosing, yes — the metric teaspoon is 5 mL. The US customary teaspoon is 4.92892159375 mL.

Can I use a kitchen spoon for medicine?

It is not recommended; household spoons vary widely. Use the dosing cup or syringe that comes with the medicine.