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US teaspoons to US cups Converter
Convert us teaspoons to us cups instantly with the formula, worked examples, rounding guidance, and related volume conversions.
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US teaspoon to US cup formula
Converting US teaspoons to US cups is straightforward: one teaspoon equals approximately 0.0208 cups. This conversion is useful in cooking and baking when scaling recipes. For example, 5 teaspoons equal about 0.1042 cups, and 10 teaspoons equal about 0.2083 cups. Use the precise factor 0.0208333333333 for accurate results.
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1 tsp = 0.0208333333333 cup
1 US teaspoon equals
Quick factor: 1 tsp = 0.0208333333333 cup.
For quick mental math, remember that 48 teaspoons make 1 cup, so divide the number of teaspoons by 48.
Use a digital scale for dry ingredients to avoid volume measurement errors, as teaspoon and cup sizes can vary.
Check the measurement system for cooking units: US customary and imperial volumes are not always the same.
Precision and rounding
The calculation uses the catalog's fixed conversion factors between tsp and cup. Full decimal precision is kept for the calculation; only the displayed value is rounded for readability.
Reference: NIST conversion factorsVolume
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1 US teaspoon equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Liter L | 0.00492892159375 |
| Milliliter mL | 4.92892159375 |
| Cubic meter m3 | 4.92892159375E-06 |
| US tablespoon tbsp | 0.333333333333 |
| US fluid ounce fl oz | 0.166666666667 |
| US cup cup | 0.0208333333333 |
| US pint pt | 0.0104166666667 |
| US quart qt | 0.00520833333333 |
| US gallon gal | 0.00130208333333 |
FAQ
US teaspoon to US cup questions
How many US teaspoons are in one US cup?
There are 48 US teaspoons in one US cup, since 1 cup equals 48 teaspoons.
Is the conversion factor 0.0208333333333 exact?
Yes, the factor 0.0208333333333 is derived from 1/48, which is an exact decimal representation of the fraction 1/48.