Unit Converters

mL to Teaspoons Converter

Convert milliliters to teaspoons using the standard that fits your context. A metric teaspoon is exactly 5 mL, while the US customary teaspoon is 4.92892 mL. For medicine, the FDA recommends dosing in mL only.

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Converted amount
3.04 tsp

15 mL · US customary teaspoon

This teaspoon holds
4.929 mL
1 mL equals
0.203 tsp
Conversion factors are exact; rounding may affect the final digit.
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How it's calculated

tsp = mL ÷ T

mL = millilitres, tsp = teaspoons, T = mL per teaspoon (US customary 4.929, metric 5, UK imperial 5.919).

Common values

Milliliters (mL)Teaspoons (metric, 5 mL)
51
102
153
255

Common questions

How many mL is a teaspoon?

A metric teaspoon is exactly 5 mL. The US customary teaspoon is 4.92892 mL, close enough that 5 mL is used in practice.

Should I dose medicine with a kitchen teaspoon?

No. The FDA recommends dosing liquid medicine in mL with a proper syringe or cup, since kitchen spoons vary widely.