How Many Teaspoons Are in a Cup?
There are 48 teaspoons in 1 US cup, because a cup holds 16 tablespoons and each tablespoon holds 3 teaspoons. A 1/4 cup is 12 teaspoons.
Teaspoons
Cups to teaspoons
| 1/8 cup | 6 teaspoons |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 12 teaspoons |
| 1/3 cup | 16 teaspoons |
| 1/2 cup | 24 teaspoons |
| 3/4 cup | 36 teaspoons |
| 1 cup | 48 teaspoons |
Good to know
Measuring a cup with a teaspoon is 48 scoops — use it for math, not for measuring. If a teaspoon is genuinely your only tool, switch to counting tablespoons-worth: 3 teaspoons at a time.
The useful cases are small fractions: 1/8 cup is exactly 6 teaspoons, handy when scaling a spice blend down.
Frequently asked questions
How many teaspoons are in 1/4 cup?
There are 12 teaspoons in 1/4 US cup.
How many teaspoons are in half a cup?
There are 24 teaspoons in 1/2 US cup.
Why 48 teaspoons?
A US cup is 16 tablespoons, and each tablespoon is 3 teaspoons: 16 x 3 = 48.
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