Convert teaspoon (us) to liter
Enter the value to convert from teaspoon (us) to liter.
How to Convert Teaspoon (US) to Liter
Converting teaspoon (us) to liter is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
L = tsp ÷ 202.88413589Reverse conversion: Convert liter to teaspoon (us)
Comparison: Teaspoon-us vs Liter
When to Use Each Unit
Teaspoon-us: Standard cooking measurement in the United States for spices, extracts, and small ingredient quantities.
Liter: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 tsp ≈ 4.9 mL
- 3 tsp = 1 tbsp
- 6 tsp = 1 fl oz
- 48 tsp = 1 cup
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
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