Elara Bennett2 teaspoons (t) equals approximately 0.4167 cups.
This conversion comes from knowing that 1 teaspoon is equal to 1/48 of a cup. By multiplying 2 teaspoons by this ratio, you get the equivalent in cups, which is 2 divided by 48, or about 0.4167 cups.
Conversion Tool
Result in cups:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert teaspoons (t) to cups is based on the fact that 1 cup equals 48 teaspoons. So the amount in cups is the amount in teaspoons divided by 48.
Mathematically:
Cups = Teaspoons ÷ 48
This works, because a cup is a larger unit, made up of smaller units called teaspoons. Dividing by 48 scales the smaller unit to the bigger one.
Example with 2 teaspoons:
- Start with 2 teaspoons
- Divide 2 by 48: 2 ÷ 48 = 0.04167 cups
- Rounded to four decimal places: 0.0417 cups
Conversion Example
- Convert 12 teaspoons to cups:
- Divide 12 by 48: 12 ÷ 48 = 0.25 cups
- So, 12 t = 0.25 cups
- Convert 36 teaspoons to cups:
- Divide 36 by 48: 36 ÷ 48 = 0.75 cups
- So, 36 t = 0.75 cups
- Convert 5 teaspoons to cups:
- Divide 5 by 48: 5 ÷ 48 = 0.1042 cups
- So, 5 t approx equals 0.1042 cups
Conversion Chart
| Teaspoons (t) | Cups |
|---|---|
| -23.0 | -0.4792 |
| -20.0 | -0.4167 |
| -15.0 | -0.3125 |
| -10.0 | -0.2083 |
| -5.0 | -0.1042 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 5.0 | 0.1042 |
| 10.0 | 0.2083 |
| 15.0 | 0.3125 |
| 20.0 | 0.4167 |
| 23.0 | 0.4792 |
| 27.0 | 0.5625 |
The chart shows teaspoons in the left column and their equivalent cups in the right. Negative values means negative volume, which might used for subtraction in recipes or adjustments. To find cups, locate the teaspoons value and read the corresponding cups.
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Conversion Definitions
t (teaspoon): A teaspoon is a unit of volume commonly used in cooking, equal to 1/3 tablespoon or approximately 4.93 milliliters. It is often used for measuring small amounts of ingredients, especially spices or liquids, in both US and metric systems.
cups: Cups is a volume measurement mostly used in cooking to measure liquids and bulk foods. One US cup equals 8 fluid ounces or approximately 237 milliliters. It serves as a standard unit for recipes and varies slightly in other countries.
Conversion FAQs
Why is 1 cup equal to 48 teaspoons?
1 cup equals 48 teaspoons because there are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon and 16 tablespoons in 1 cup; multiplying 3 by 16 gives 48 teaspoons per cup. This standard helps break down volumes into smaller, manageable units for precise measuring.
Can I use this conversion for dry and liquid ingredients?
Yes, teaspoons and cups measure volume, so the conversion applies for both dry and liquid ingredients. However, density of ingredient may affect weight, so volume conversion might not be accurate for weight-based measurements.
Why does the result sometimes come with many decimal places?
Because teaspoons and cups don’t convert evenly into whole numbers, the result is often a decimal. Rounding to four decimal places makes it easier to read while keeping reasonable accuracy for cooking purposes.
Is this conversion valid worldwide?
This conversion is based on the US customary system. Other countries may use metric cups or imperial units which differ slightly in volume, so conversions might change in those cases.
How to convert back from cups to teaspoons?
To convert cups back to teaspoons, multiply the number of cups by 48, because one cup contains 48 teaspoons. For example, 0.5 cups × 48 = 24 teaspoons.
