tbsp
3 synonyms for tbsp, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Written abbreviation of tablespoon, a standard cooking measure equal to three teaspoons, about 15 millilitres in the UK and US and 20 millilitres in Australia.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use tbsp
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp sugar
level tbsp
heaped tbsp
Recipe and packaging shorthand; write it out as tablespoon in ordinary prose.
Etymology
A written abbreviation of tablespoon.
Full origin of tbsp →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between tbsp and tsp?
Tbsp is a tablespoon and tsp is a teaspoon, and one tablespoon equals three teaspoons. Mixing them up triples or thirds the quantity, which matters most with salt, baking powder and spices.
How many millilitres is a tbsp?
15 ml in the UK, US and Canada, and 20 ml in Australia, which is four teaspoons rather than three. For accuracy in baking, use a proper measuring spoon rather than cutlery from the drawer.
Is tbsp written with a full stop or an s in the plural?
It is normally written without a full stop and does not change in the plural: 2 tbsp, not 2 tbsps. American style often adds a full stop, as in 2 tbsp.
