How Many Teaspoons in an Ounce?
How Many Teaspoons in 1 oz? (No Fancy Math Needed)
If you’re standing in your kitchen, holding a recipe that calls for 1 ounce of something, and all you’ve got are measuring spoons, don’t panic.
You might be wondering:
“Wait… how many teaspoons are in an ounce again?”
Let’s clear it up—because once you know, it makes measuring in the kitchen so much easier, especially when recipes bounce between teaspoons, tablespoons, ounces, and all those in-between amounts.
The Quick Answer:
1 fluid ounce = 6 teaspoons
So if a recipe says you need 1 oz of vanilla extract, lemon juice, or olive oil, you’ll want to measure out:
6 level teaspoons
Easy, right?
Wait—Are We Talking Fluid Ounces or Weight?
Good question!
- This article is talking about fluid ounces (volume), which is how most liquid ingredients are measured in the U.S.
- Dry ounces (by weight) are a bit different and depend on what you’re measuring—flour weighs differently than sugar or butter. For weight-based measurements, you’d need a kitchen scale.
But when it comes to liquid stuff like:
- Honey
- Vanilla extract
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
You’re safe with the 1 fl oz = 6 tsp rule!
Teaspoon to Ounce Conversion Chart
Here’s a quick chart to help you convert teaspoons to fluid ounces:
| Teaspoons (tsp) | Fluid Ounces (fl oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 0.17 fl oz |
| 2 tsp | 0.33 fl oz |
| 3 tsp | 0.5 fl oz |
| 6 tsp | 1 fl oz |
| 12 tsp | 2 fl oz |
| 18 tsp | 3 fl oz |
Quick tip: If you’re converting the other way around, just multiply the number of ounces by 6 to get the teaspoons.
Real-Life Example: Vanilla Extract
Let’s say a recipe calls for 1 oz of vanilla extract (which is a pretty generous pour—maybe you’re making a huge batch of cookies).
You don’t have a little ounce measuring cup, but you do have your trusty teaspoon. Just measure out:
6 teaspoons, and you’re good to go.
No need to eyeball or guess—accuracy matters, especially with strong flavors like vanilla or lemon juice!
