teaspoon vs. tablespoon

teaspoon vs. tablespoon: What’s the difference?

A teaspoon (abbreviated as tsp.) and a tablespoon (tbsp. or tbs.) are both units of measurement (volume) typically used in cooking and baking. A tablespoon is bigger: one tablespoon equals three teaspoons (1 tbsp = 3 tsp).

teaspoon

[tee-spoon] / ˈtiˌspun /

noun

a small spoon generally used to stir tea, coffee, etc.
a teaspoonful.

tablespoon

[tey-buhl-spoon] / ˈteɪ bəlˌspun /

noun

a spoon larger than a teaspoon or a dessert spoon, used in serving food at the table and as a standard measuring unit in recipes.
a tablespoonful.