Teaspoon (Tsp) to Cup Converter

Understanding Teaspoons and Cups

Teaspoons (tsp) and cups are common kitchen measurements used in recipes worldwide. In the US customary system:

• 1 cup = 48 teaspoons
• 1 teaspoon = 0.0208333 cups

Conversion Table: Teaspoons to Cups

Teaspoons (tsp)	Cups
3 tsp	0.0625 cups (1/16 cup)
6 tsp	0.125 cups (1/8 cup)
12 tsp	0.25 cups (1/4 cup)
24 tsp	0.5 cups (1/2 cup)
48 tsp	1 cup

How to Convert Teaspoons to Cups

To convert teaspoons to cups, divide the number of teaspoons by 48.

Formula: Cups = Teaspoons ÷ 48

Example:

Let's convert 36 teaspoons to cups:

• 36 teaspoons ÷ 48 = 0.75 cups
• Therefore, 36 teaspoons = 0.75 cups (or ¾ cup)

Common Uses

This conversion is particularly useful when:

• Scaling recipes up or down
• Converting between different recipe formats
• Working with recipes from different countries
• Making precise measurements for baking