Cup (US) to Teaspoon (US) Converter
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How to Convert Cup (US) to Teaspoon (US)
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)) = 48.00000004 Teaspoon (US) (tsp (US)).
Cup (US) to Teaspoon (US) — Common Values
| Cup (US) (cup (US)) | Teaspoon (US) (tsp (US)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 4.800000004 |
| 0.5 | 24.00000002 |
| 1 | 48.00000004 |
| 2 | 96.00000007 |
| 5 | 240.0000002 |
| 10 | 480.0000004 |
| 25 | 1200.000001 |
| 50 | 2400.000002 |
| 100 | 4800.000004 |
| 500 | 24000.00002 |
| 1000 | 48000.00004 |
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 (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).