Convert Teaspoon to Cup
This teaspoon to cup conversion tool helps you convert teaspoons to cups instantly. It's fast, reliable, and user-friendly, perfect for cooking, baking, or educational use.
How to Convert Teaspoon to Cup
To convert teaspoons to cups, divide the number of teaspoons by 48, as there are 48 teaspoons in one cup.
Conversion Formula:
value / 48Understanding the Conversion
When converting teaspoon to cup, you're working with volume units where one teaspoon equals approximately 0.020833 us cup units. To make this conversion, divide the number of teaspoon by 48.
This type of conversion is helpful when you need to express larger volume values in smaller units. The relationship between teaspoon and cup is based on standard volume conversion conventions, making this conversion consistent across different applications.
Conversion Examples
Example: Convert 144 teaspoon to cup
- Step 1: Identify the conversion factor. Since 1 teaspoon = 0.020833 cup, you divide by 48.
- Step 2: Divide 144 teaspoon by 48.
- Step 3: 144 ÷ 48 = 3.0000 cup
144 teaspoon = 3 cup
This shows the basic conversion process using a whole number.
Example: Convert 480 teaspoon to cup
- Step 1: Conversion factor: divide by 48.
- Step 2: 480 teaspoon ÷ 48
- Step 3: Result = 10.0000 cup
480 teaspoon = 10 cup
This demonstrates the conversion with a larger value.
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert teaspoon to cup is:
teaspoon ÷ 48 = cup
Or equivalently:
teaspoon ÷ 48 = cup
Dividing by 48 gives you the equivalent value in cup.
Conversion Chart
| Teaspoon | Cup |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0208 |
| 2 | 0.0417 |
| 3 | 0.0625 |
| 4 | 0.0833 |
| 5 | 0.1042 |
| 6 | 0.125 |
| 7 | 0.1458 |
| 8 | 0.1667 |
| 9 | 0.1875 |
| 10 | 0.2083 |
| 15 | 0.3125 |
| 20 | 0.4167 |
| 30 | 0.625 |
| 60 | 1.25 |
| 100 | 2.0833 |
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Divide teaspoon by 48 to get cup. For example, 48 teaspoon = 1 cup, 96 teaspoon = 2 cup.
Unit Definitions
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
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
Common Use Cases
- Engineering: Convert teaspoon to cup when working on projects with specific volume requirements
- Calculations: Convert teaspoon to cup when working with volume measurements in different units
- Billing: Transform teaspoon to cup when calculating volume-based invoices or rates
- Scientific work: Use teaspoon to cup conversion in experiments requiring precise volume measurements
- Manufacturing: Convert teaspoon to cup for volume specifications in production processes
- Project planning: Use teaspoon to cup conversion for detailed volume calculations and planning
- Measurements: Convert teaspoon to cup to express volume values in more convenient units