How many tsp is 1 cup?

1 cup is equal to 48 tsp. To convert any Cup value to Teaspoon, multiply by 48 (conversion factor: 1 cup = 48 tsp).

What is the formula to convert cup to tsp?

Multiply the Cup value by 48. Formula: tsp = cup x 48. Example: 1 cup x 48 = 48 tsp.

How do I convert tsp back to cup?

Multiply the Teaspoon value by 0.020833 (the inverse factor). Formula: cup = tsp x 0.020833.

Is this cup to tsp conversion accurate?

Yes. Conversion factors are sourced from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM). We do not round conversion factors u2014 rounding only applies to the displayed result for readability.

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How to Convert 1 cup to tsp

Converting cup to tsp is straightforward. Here is the step-by-step method:

1

Know the conversion factor

There are exactly 48 tsp in 1 cup. This is an exact value per NIST standards, not a rounded approximation.

1 cup = 48 tsp
2

Set up the calculation

Multiply your cup value by 48.

tsp = cup × 48
3

Calculate

1 × 48 = 48
4

Final answer

1 cup = 48 tsp

About Cup and Teaspoon

Cup (cup) Volume

Definition

A cup (symbol: c) is a volume unit used in cooking and baking, particularly in the United States. One cup equals approx. 8 fluid ounces or 16 tablespoons.

History

The cup measurement originated from household utensils used for measuring ingredients. In the United States, the cup was standardized in the early 20th century to ensure consistency in recipes. Other countries, such as Canada and Australia, have slight variations in cup measurements, but they are generally similar.

Common uses

Primarily used in the United States and some other countries for cooking, baking, and food packaging measurements.

Teaspoon (tsp) Volume

Definition

A teaspoon (symbol: tsp) is a unit of volume in the US customary system. One US teaspoon is equal to approximately 4.92892 milliliters.

History

The teaspoon originated as a household measure for cooking and was standardized in the United States in the late 19th century. It is typically used for measuring small amounts of ingredients.

Common uses

Commonly used in cooking and baking for measuring small quantities of liquid and dry ingredients.

cup to tsp Conversion Table

Common values converted. The highlighted row is this page’s conversion.

Cup	Tsp
0.1 cup	4.8 tsp
0.25 cup	12 tsp
0.5 cup	24 tsp
0.75 cup	36 tsp
1 cup	48 tsp
1.5 cup	72 tsp
2 cup	96 tsp
5 cup	240 tsp
10 cup	480 tsp
25 cup	1,200 tsp
50 cup	2,400 tsp
100 cup	4,800 tsp

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