Question

When converting tsp. or tbs. to cc (mL)

A) Multiply by 5
B) Multiply by 10
C) Multiply by 15
D) Multiply by 20

Answer 1

To convert teaspoons or tablespoons to milliliters, you should multiply by 5, since 1 teaspoon is approximately equal to 5 mL.

Step-by-step explanation:

When converting teaspoons (tsp.) or tablespoons (tbs.) to cubic centimeters (cc) or milliliters (mL), you refer to a unit conversion table. According to the LibreTexts reference, 1 teaspoon is approximately equal to 4.93 mL which can be rounded to 5 mL. Therefore, when converting teaspoons to milliliters, we should multiply by 5 (Option A).