Teaspoon (UK) to Cup (UK) Converter
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How to Convert Teaspoon (UK) to Cup (UK)
To mL: multiply by 5.919. To US teaspoons: multiply by 1.201. To metric teaspoons: multiply by 1.184.
1 UK tsp ≈ 5.919 mL. Approximately 1.2 times the US teaspoon (4.929 mL).
For example, 1 Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK)) = 0.0208333403 Cup (UK) (cup (UK)).
Teaspoon (UK) to Cup (UK) — Common Values
| Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK)) | Cup (UK) (cup (UK)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.00208333403 |
| 0.5 | 0.01041667015 |
| 1 | 0.0208333403 |
| 2 | 0.0416666806 |
| 5 | 0.1041667015 |
| 10 | 0.208333403 |
| 25 | 0.5208335075 |
| 50 | 1.041667015 |
| 100 | 2.08333403 |
| 500 | 10.41667015 |
| 1000 | 20.8333403 |
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.
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.