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| − | A '''teaspoon''' is a unit of volume measure equal to 1/3 [[ | + | A '''teaspoon''' is a unit of volume measure equal to 1/3 [[Tablespoon|tablespoon]]. It is either approximately or (in some countries) exactly equal to 5 mL. In the USA there are 16 teaspoons in 1/3 [[Cup|cup]], and there are 6 teaspoons in 1 [[Fluid Ounce|fluid ounce]]. |
"'''Teaspoon'''" may be abbreviated as '''t''' (note: lowercase letter t) or '''tsp'''. | "'''Teaspoon'''" may be abbreviated as '''t''' (note: lowercase letter t) or '''tsp'''. | ||
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A teaspoon is a unit of volume measure equal to 1/3 tablespoon. It is either approximately or (in some countries) exactly equal to 5 mL. In the USA there are 16 teaspoons in 1/3 cup, and there are 6 teaspoons in 1 fluid ounce.
"Teaspoon" may be abbreviated as t (note: lowercase letter t) or tsp.
A small spoon, as might be used for eating yogurt from a small container or adding sugar to tea, is about 1 teaspoon in size.
