How to convert cups to teaspoons
Cups and Teaspoons both measure volume, so converting is a single multiplication. One cup equals 47.999968 tsp, so you multiply your cups value by 47.999968.
Formula: teaspoons = cups × 47.999968. For example, 10 cup = 479.999675 tsp.
Cups to Teaspoons conversion table
| Cups (cup) | Teaspoons (tsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 47.999968 |
| 2 | 95.999935 |
| 5 | 239.999838 |
| 10 | 479.999675 |
| 25 | 1,199.999188 |
| 50 | 2,399.998377 |
| 100 | 4,799.996754 |
| 1,000 | 47,999.967539 |
Cups and Teaspoons explained
Cups (cup): A US cooking measure of about 236.6 ml.
Teaspoons (tsp): A cooking measure of about 4.93 ml (US).
When you'd convert cups to teaspoons
You'll convert cups to teaspoons whenever a measurement is given in one unit but you need it in the other — comparing cups and teaspoons figures across regions, following a recipe or spec, or double-checking a number. Because 1 cup is exactly 47.999968 tsp, the result is precise every time.
Frequently asked questions
How many teaspoons are in a cup?
One cup equals 47.999968 tsp. Multiply your cups figure by 47.999968 to get teaspoons.
What is the formula to convert cups to teaspoons?
teaspoons = cups × 47.999968. The factor 47.999968 is exact.
What is 2 cups in teaspoons?
2 cup = 95.999935 tsp. You can enter any value in the converter above to get an instant result.
Is this Cups to Teaspoons converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the standard conversion factor (1 cup = 47.999968 tsp) defined by NIST Handbook 44 / US customary liquid measures, so results are exact to several decimal places.