How many teaspoons are in 1/2 tablespoon?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for a conversion between tablespoons and teaspoons, specifically how many teaspoons are equivalent to half a tablespoon.

Answer

1.5 teaspoons
Answer for screen readers

In 1/2 tablespoon, there are 1.5 teaspoons.

Steps to Solve

  1. Understanding the conversion factor between tablespoons and teaspoons

We need to know how many teaspoons are in one tablespoon. This is a common culinary conversion.

$$1 \text{ tablespoon} = 3 \text{ teaspoons}$$

  1. Calculate the number of teaspoons in 1/2 tablespoon

To find out how many teaspoons are in half a tablespoon, we can use the conversion factor from the previous step. We multiply the number of tablespoons by the conversion factor.

$$ \frac{1}{2} \text{ tablespoon} \times 3 \frac{\text{teaspoons}}{\text{tablespoon}} = 1.5 \text{ teaspoons}$$

In 1/2 tablespoon, there are 1.5 teaspoons.

More Information

This conversion is useful in cooking and baking, where precise measurements can make a big difference in the final result.

Tips

A common mistake is forgetting the conversion factor or using an incorrect value. Always double-check the conversion factor before performing the calculation.

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