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Cup (US) to Teaspoon (UK) Converter

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

To mL: multiply by 236.588. To liters: multiply by 0.236588. To UK cups: multiply by 0.832674.

1 US cup = 8 US fl oz = 16 US tbsp = 48 US tsp = 1/2 US pint ≈ 236.588 mL.

For example, 1 Cup (US) (cup (US)) = 39.9683475 Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK)).

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

Cup (US) (cup (US))Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK))
0.13.99683475
0.519.98417375
139.9683475
279.936695
5199.8417375
10399.683475
25999.2086875
501998.417375
1003996.83475
50019984.17375
100039968.3475

About Cup (US) (cup (US))

Definition

The US cup is a unit of culinary volume equal to 8 US fluid ounces, or approximately 236.588 milliliters.

Mathematical Relationship

1 US cup = 8 US fl oz = 16 US tbsp = 48 US tsp = 1/2 US pint ≈ 236.588 mL.

Conversion Formula

To mL: multiply by 236.588. To liters: multiply by 0.236588. To UK cups: multiply by 0.832674.

Practical Applications

Measuring flour, sugar, milk, water, and other cooking ingredients. Standard in every American cookbok and food label.

Interesting Facts

The US cup, metric cup (250 mL), and Japanese cup (200 mL) are all different sizes — international recipes can be confusing!

Common Mistakes

Using a coffee mug as a 'cup' — mugs range from 200–350 mL. Always use a calibrated measuring cup for accuracy.

Educational Tips

Key conversions: 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 8 fl oz = 1/2 pint. For metric: 1 cup ≈ 240 mL (close enough for cooking).

About Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK))

Definition

The UK teaspoon is a unit of culinary volume equal to approximately 5.919 milliliters, slightly larger than its US counterpart.

Mathematical Relationship

1 UK tsp ≈ 5.919 mL. Approximately 1.2 times the US teaspoon (4.929 mL).

Conversion Formula

To mL: multiply by 5.919. To US teaspoons: multiply by 1.201. To metric teaspoons: multiply by 1.184.

Practical Applications

Traditional British recipes, Commonwealth cooking, and older pharmaceutical dosing in the UK.

Interesting Facts

The UK teaspoon is about 20% larger than the US teaspoon. A recipe calling for 5 UK teaspoons would need 6 US teaspoons.

Common Mistakes

Assuming UK and US teaspoons are the same — the UK teaspoon is about 20% larger. This matters in precise baking.

Educational Tips

Modern UK recipes increasingly use metric (5 mL teaspoons). When following older UK recipes, a UK tsp ≈ 6 mL.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Cup (US) to Teaspoon (UK)?
To mL: multiply by 236.588. To liters: multiply by 0.236588. To UK cups: multiply by 0.832674.
What is 1 Cup (US) in Teaspoon (UK)?
1 Cup (US) (cup (US)) = 39.9683475 Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK)).
What is a Cup (US)?
The US cup is a unit of culinary volume equal to 8 US fluid ounces, or approximately 236.588 milliliters.
What is a Teaspoon (UK)?
The UK teaspoon is a unit of culinary volume equal to approximately 5.919 milliliters, slightly larger than its US counterpart.
Where is Cup (US) used in everyday life?
Measuring flour, sugar, milk, water, and other cooking ingredients. Standard in every American cookbok and food label.
What are common mistakes when converting Cup (US)?
Using a coffee mug as a 'cup' — mugs range from 200–350 mL. Always use a calibrated measuring cup for accuracy.

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