Teaspoon (UK) to Cup (US) Converter
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How to Convert Teaspoon (UK) to Cup (US)
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)) = 0.02501979848 Cup (US) (cup (US)).
Teaspoon (UK) to Cup (US) — Common Values
| Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK)) | Cup (US) (cup (US)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.002501979848 |
| 0.5 | 0.01250989924 |
| 1 | 0.02501979848 |
| 2 | 0.05003959696 |
| 5 | 0.1250989924 |
| 10 | 0.2501979848 |
| 25 | 0.625494962 |
| 50 | 1.250989924 |
| 100 | 2.501979848 |
| 500 | 12.50989924 |
| 1000 | 25.01979848 |
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 (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).