Convert US cups to teaspoons

1 US cup = 48 teaspoons · tsp = cup × 48

cup
Teaspoons
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1 US cup = 48 teaspoons

When you need this conversion

This conversion goes from US cups, the volume-based measure central to American recipes, to teaspoons, a standard cooking and dosing measure of about 5 milliliters. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.

US cups to teaspoons conversion table

Conversion table from US cups to teaspoons
US cups (cup)Teaspoons (tsp)
1 cup48 tsp
2 cup96 tsp
3 cup144 tsp
5 cup240 tsp
10 cup480 tsp
15 cup720 tsp
20 cup960 tsp
25 cup1,200 tsp
50 cup2,400 tsp
75 cup3,600 tsp
100 cup4,800 tsp
250 cup12,000 tsp
500 cup24,000 tsp
1,000 cup48,000 tsp

The formula

tsp = cup × 48

Because both units measure volume, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.

Convert the other way

Teaspoons to US cups

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Frequently asked questions

How many teaspoons are in a US cup?
There are 48 teaspoons in 1 US cup. The formula is tsp = cup × 48.
How do you convert US cups to teaspoons?
Use the formula tsp = cup × 48. For example, 10 US cups equals 480 teaspoons.
Is the US cups to teaspoons conversion exact?
Yes. US cups and teaspoons are both units of volume, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
What is cup short for?
cup is the standard symbol for US cup. tsp is the symbol for teaspoon.