Teaspoons to Cups Converter
Convert US teaspoons (tsp) to US cups
Teaspoon (US)
Definition: The US teaspoon (symbol: tsp or t) is a unit of volume used primarily in cooking and baking. One US teaspoon equals exactly 4.92892 milliliters, or ⅙ fluid ounce. There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon, and 48 teaspoons in 1 cup.
History/origin: The teaspoon as a measurement evolved from the actual spoon used for stirring tea. It was standardized in the United States as exactly ⅙ fluid ounce (4.92892 mL) to create consistency in recipes. The teaspoon is one of the most commonly used measurements in American cooking, particularly for small quantities of ingredients like spices, extracts, baking powder, and salt.
Current use: The US teaspoon is ubiquitous in American cooking and baking recipes. It's the standard measurement for small quantities of both liquid and dry ingredients like vanilla extract, salt, pepper, spices, baking powder, and baking soda. Converting teaspoons to cups is essential for recipe scaling and understanding larger measurements.
Cup (US)
Definition: The US cup is a unit of volume used in cooking and baking. One US cup equals exactly 8 fluid ounces or 236.588 milliliters. There are 48 teaspoons in 1 cup, 16 tablespoons in 1 cup, and 4 cups in 1 quart.
History/origin: The cup has been used in cooking for centuries, but the US cup was standardized as exactly 8 fluid ounces in the late 19th century. The simple 48:1 relationship between teaspoons and cups makes conversions straightforward for recipe scaling.
Current use: The US cup is the primary measuring unit for cooking and baking in the United States. It's used in recipes for both liquid and dry ingredients. Most American measuring cup sets are based on this standard. The cup is essential for home cooking and professional food preparation in the US. Converting teaspoons to cups is useful when scaling small measurements up to larger quantities.
Teaspoons to Cups Conversion Table
| Teaspoons [tsp] | Cups |
|---|---|
| 6 tsp | 0.125 cups |
| 12 tsp | 0.25 cups |
| 24 tsp | 0.5 cups |
| 36 tsp | 0.75 cups |
| 48 tsp | 1 cup |
| 72 tsp | 1.5 cups |
| 96 tsp | 2 cups |
| 144 tsp | 3 cups |
| 192 tsp | 4 cups |
| 240 tsp | 5 cups |
How to Convert Teaspoons to Cups
Formula:
48 tsp = 1 cup (exact)
1 tsp = 0.0208333 cups
cups = tsp ÷ 48
Quick Mental Math:
Divide tsp by 48 to get cups
Or think: 48 teaspoons = 1 cup
Common Conversions:
6 tsp = ⅛ cup (0.125 cups)
12 tsp = ¼ cup (0.25 cups)
24 tsp = ½ cup (0.5 cups)
36 tsp = ¾ cup (0.75 cups)
48 tsp = 1 cup
96 tsp = 2 cups
Useful Relationships:
1 teaspoon = 1/48 cup = ⅓ tbsp = ⅙ fl oz
1 cup = 48 tsp = 16 tbsp = 8 fl oz
¼ cup = 12 tsp = 4 tbsp = 2 fl oz
½ cup = 24 tsp = 8 tbsp = 4 fl oz
Examples:
Convert 12 teaspoons to cups:
12 tsp ÷ 48 = 0.25 cups
This is exactly ¼ cup (very common measurement)
Convert 24 teaspoons to cups:
24 tsp ÷ 48 = 0.5 cups
This is exactly ½ cup
Convert 48 teaspoons to cups:
48 tsp ÷ 48 = 1 cup
This is exactly 1 cup
Convert 6 teaspoons to cups:
6 tsp ÷ 48 = 0.125 cups
This is ⅛ cup
Convert 96 teaspoons to cups:
96 tsp ÷ 48 = 2 cups
This is 2 cups