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US Teaspoon to US Cup Converter

1 US Teaspoon = 0.020833 US Cup

0.020833

1 US Teaspoon = 0.020833 US Cup

US Teaspoon to US Cup Conversion Table

US Teaspoon (tsp)US Cup (cup)
00
10.020833
50.104167
100.208333
250.520833
501.041667
1002.083333

US Teaspoon to US Cup Formula

1 US Teaspoon = 0.020833 Cups. To convert us teaspoons to cups, multiply by 0.020833.

Convert 5 Teaspoons

5 × 0.020833 = 0.104167
Result: 5 Teaspoons = 0.104167 Cups

Converting Tiny Measurements into Larger Recipe Units

US teaspoons are commonly used for spices, extracts and baking ingredients, while cups are reserved for larger quantities such as flour, milk and sugar.

Why This Conversion Is Useful

When scaling recipes up or down, it can be helpful to understand how many teaspoons make up a cup.

Where Teaspoons Are Most Common

Vanilla extract, salt, baking powder and spices are often measured in teaspoons.

Baking Example

A recipe that calls for 48 teaspoons of liquid is equivalent to one US cup.

How to Convert US Teaspoons to US Cups

Divide teaspoons by 48. For example: 48 tsp = 1 US cup 24 tsp = 0.5 US cup

FAQ

Why would someone convert teaspoons to cups?
This conversion is useful when scaling recipes up, especially when a large number of teaspoons needs to be expressed as cups.
How many US teaspoons are in a US cup?
One US cup contains exactly 48 US teaspoons.
Is a cup or teaspoon better for large recipes?
Cups are usually easier to work with when preparing larger batches.

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