What Is Triple ½ Tablespoon?

Triple ½ tablespoon is 1½ tablespoons.
Measure it as: 1 tbsp + 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp

How to measure 1½ tablespoons

Spoon measurements scale on a simple ladder: 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons, and 1 teaspoon = 2 half-teaspoons = 4 quarter-teaspoons. So triple ½ tablespoon works out to 1 tbsp + 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp — every part of it comes straight from a standard measuring spoon set.

1½ tablespoons in grams

Volume-to-weight depends on the ingredient — a cup of flour weighs far less than a cup of honey. For 1½ tablespoons:

Ingredient1½ tablespoons weighs about
All-purpose flour11 g
Granulated sugar19 g
Brown sugar (packed)21 g
Powdered sugar11 g
Butter21 g
Milk23 g
Water22 g
Vegetable oil20 g
Honey32 g

Recipe Tripling Chart: nearby amounts

OriginalTripleMeasure it as
½ tablespoon1½ tablespoons1 tbsp + 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp
1 tablespoon3 tablespoons3 tbsp
1½ tablespoons4½ tablespoons1/4 cup + 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp
2 tablespoons6 tablespoons1/4 cup + 2 tbsp

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Frequently asked questions

What is triple ½ tablespoon in milliliters?

Triple ½ tablespoon is about 22 ml (0.75 fl oz).

Anything to watch out for when tripling a recipe?

Most ingredients scale straight across, but baking powder, baking soda, salt, and strong spices are best scaled to about ¾ of the multiplied amount, then adjusted to taste. Cooking and baking times also increase less than you'd expect — check early.

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