Cups to Teaspoons Converter
Convert US cups to teaspoons instantly. Multiply by 48—1 cup = 48 tsp. For precise small-scale recipe scaling.
How to Convert Cup to Teaspoon
Multiply cups by 48 (16 tbsp × 3 tsp per tbsp).
Conversion Formula:
value * 48Conversion Examples
Example: 1 cup to teaspoons
- 1 × 48 = 48 tsp
1 cup = 48 tsp
Definition.
Example: 0.5 cup to teaspoons
- 0.5 × 48 = 24 tsp
½ cup = 24 tsp
Half cup.
Conversion Chart
| Cup | Teaspoon |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 |
| 2 | 96 |
| 3 | 144 |
| 4 | 192 |
| 5 | 240 |
| 6 | 288 |
| 7 | 336 |
| 8 | 384 |
| 9 | 432 |
| 10 | 480 |
| 15 | 720 |
| 20 | 960 |
| 30 | 1440 |
| 60 | 2880 |
| 100 | 4800 |
Conversion Formula
cups × 48 = teaspoons.
Quick Conversion Tip
Multiply by 48. Example: ¼ cup = 12 tsp.
Unit Definitions
US Cup (cup)
A US cup is a kitchen volume unit commonly used in cooking and baking recipes.
1 cup = 236.588 milliliters = 8 US fluid ounces = 16 tablespoons
Teaspoon (tsp)
A teaspoon is a small kitchen volume unit used for spices, extracts, and small liquid amounts.
1 teaspoon ≈ 4.92892 milliliters; 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
Common Use Cases
- Precise recipe scaling with teaspoon measures.
- Converting cup fractions to tsp for small batches.
- Kitchen unit education.
- Reverse of tsp-to-cup conversions.
Understanding the Conversion
1 US cup = 48 teaspoons exactly. Multiply cups by 48.
Examples: ¼ cup = 12 tsp; ½ cup = 24 tsp; 1 cup = 48 tsp. Reverse of teaspoon-to-cup (÷48).
Use when recipes need teaspoon precision from cup amounts.
FAQs
How many teaspoons in one cup?
48 US teaspoons.
How do I convert cups to teaspoons?
Multiply cups by 48.
How many tsp is a quarter cup?
12 teaspoons.