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Australian Tablespoon (20ml) — 4 teaspoons (vs US 3 tsp = 15ml) US Conversion

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Australian Tablespoon = 20 ml

US equivalent: 4 teaspoons (vs US 3 tsp = 15ml)

Overview

Australian Tablespoon = 20ml = 4 teaspoons (vs US 3 tsp = 15ml). Australian tablespoon is 20ml — 5ml larger than US/UK tablespoon (15ml). International cooking measurement guide.

Key Details

  • Australian Tablespoon = 20 ml
  • US equivalent: 4 teaspoons (vs US 3 tsp = 15ml)
  • Australian tablespoon is 20ml — 5ml larger than US/UK tablespoon (15ml)
  • If using an Australian recipe, add an extra teaspoon per tablespoon to match
  • Always check which measurement system (US, metric, imperial) your recipe uses

Why This Matters

  • Australian Tablespoon appears in international recipes that US cooks may encounter
  • Measurement systems differ between countries — conversions prevent errors
  • Online recipes come from all over the world with different standard measures
  • Baking is especially sensitive to volume measurement differences

How To

  1. 1Australian Tablespoon = 20ml (4 teaspoons (vs US 3 tsp = 15ml))
  2. 2If using an Australian recipe, add an extra teaspoon per tablespoon to match
  3. 3Keep a conversion chart handy when cooking from international cookbooks
  4. 4When in doubt, use a kitchen scale — grams are universal

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Frequently Asked Questions

A australian tablespoon is 20ml, which equals 4 teaspoons (vs US 3 tsp = 15ml).