does tsp stand for teaspoon or tablespoon
A âTbsp.,â â tsp.,â âc,â âqt,â âpt,â âpinchâ or a âdashâ â What do they mean? When reading a recipe it is imperative to know what the measurement abbreviations stand for. If you mistake a tablespoon for teaspoon of an ingredient, you may ruin the dish. âTbsp.â stands for tablespoon. For precise measurements of ingredients, use cooking measuring spoons rather than a household tablespoon. A tablespoon is equivalent to three teaspoons. âtsp.â stands for teaspoon. Recipes may call for 1/4, 1/2 or 1 teaspoon of an ingredient. A set of cooking measuring spoons contains these various sizes.