Convert liter to teaspoon (us)
Enter the value to convert from liter to teaspoon (us).
How to Convert Liter to Teaspoon (US)
Converting liter to teaspoon (us) is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
tsp = L × 202.88413589Reverse conversion: Convert teaspoon (us) to liter
Comparison: Liter vs Teaspoon-us
When to Use Each Unit
Liter: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Teaspoon-us: Standard cooking measurement in the United States for spices, extracts, and small ingredient quantities.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 L = 1000 mL
- 1 L = 0.001 m³
- 1 L ≈ 0.264 US gal
- 1 L ≈ 1.057 US qt
About Liter
Definition: The liter (symbol: L) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter. Defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density.
History: Introduced in 1795 during the French Revolution as part of the metric system. Originally defined as one cubic decimeter, redefined multiple times for precision.
Current Use: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Examples: Beverage bottles: 0.5-2L, car fuel tank: 40-80L, swimming pool: 20,000-100,000L, cooking recipes: 0.1-2L
About US
Definition: The US teaspoon is a unit of volume equal to approximately 4.9 milliliters, the smallest common cooking measurement.
History: Traditional measurement based on the volume of a typical eating teaspoon, standardized for recipe accuracy.
Current Use: Standard cooking measurement in the United States for spices, extracts, and small ingredient quantities.
Examples: Salt/pepper: 1/4-1 tsp, vanilla extract: 1-2 tsp, baking powder: 1-3 tsp, medicine: 1 tsp doses