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Cup (UK) to Teaspoon (US) Converter

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How to Convert Cup (UK) to Teaspoon (US)

To mL: multiply by 284.131. To US cups: multiply by 1.201. To liters: multiply by 0.284131.

1 UK cup = 10 UK fl oz = 1/2 UK pint = 284.131 mL ≈ 1.2 US cups.

For example, 1 Cup (UK) (cup (UK)) = 57.64559647 Teaspoon (US) (tsp (US)).

Cup (UK) to Teaspoon (US) — Common Values

Cup (UK) (cup (UK))Teaspoon (US) (tsp (US))
0.15.764559647
0.528.82279823
157.64559647
2115.2911929
5288.2279823
10576.4559647
251441.139912
502882.279823
1005764.559647
50028822.79823
100057645.59647

About Cup (UK) (cup (UK))

Definition

The UK (imperial) cup is a unit of volume equal to 10 UK fluid ounces, or approximately 284.131 milliliters.

Mathematical Relationship

1 UK cup = 10 UK fl oz = 1/2 UK pint = 284.131 mL ≈ 1.2 US cups.

Conversion Formula

To mL: multiply by 284.131. To US cups: multiply by 1.201. To liters: multiply by 0.284131.

Practical Applications

Older British cookbooks, some Commonwealth recipes (especially pre-metric era), and traditional baking.

Interesting Facts

The UK cup is 20% larger than the US cup. A recipe calling for 1 UK cup actually requires about 1.2 US cups.

Common Mistakes

Using a US cup measure for a UK recipe — the 20% difference can ruin baked goods. Check the recipe's origin.

Educational Tips

UK kitchens rarely use cups now — most British recipes specify grams and mL. If you see 'cups' in a UK recipe, it's 284 mL.

About Teaspoon (US) (tsp (US))

Definition

The US teaspoon is a unit of culinary volume equal to 1/3 of a US tablespoon, or approximately 4.929 milliliters.

Mathematical Relationship

1 US tsp = 1/3 US tbsp = 1/6 US fl oz = 1/48 US cup ≈ 4.929 mL.

Conversion Formula

To mL: multiply by 4.929. To UK teaspoons: multiply by 0.832674. To tablespoons (US): divide by 3.

Practical Applications

Cooking and baking recipes, measuring medicine doses, adding spices, sugar or salt, and child medication dosing.

Interesting Facts

The US teaspoon is slightly smaller than the metric teaspoon (5 mL). The phrase 'a teaspoon of sugar' equals about 4 grams.

Common Mistakes

Using a regular eating spoon instead of a measuring teaspoon — actual teaspoons vary widely. Always use a calibrated spoon.

Educational Tips

3 tsp = 1 tbsp. 48 tsp = 1 cup. For mL conversion, remember 1 tsp ≈ 5 mL (the metric teaspoon is exactly 5 mL).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Cup (UK) to Teaspoon (US)?
To mL: multiply by 284.131. To US cups: multiply by 1.201. To liters: multiply by 0.284131.
What is 1 Cup (UK) in Teaspoon (US)?
1 Cup (UK) (cup (UK)) = 57.64559647 Teaspoon (US) (tsp (US)).
What is a Cup (UK)?
The UK (imperial) cup is a unit of volume equal to 10 UK fluid ounces, or approximately 284.131 milliliters.
What is a Teaspoon (US)?
The US teaspoon is a unit of culinary volume equal to 1/3 of a US tablespoon, or approximately 4.929 milliliters.
Where is Cup (UK) used in everyday life?
Older British cookbooks, some Commonwealth recipes (especially pre-metric era), and traditional baking.
What are common mistakes when converting Cup (UK)?
Using a US cup measure for a UK recipe — the 20% difference can ruin baked goods. Check the recipe's origin.

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