12 teaspoons (t) equal 2.5 cups.
To convert teaspoons to cups, knowing that 1 cup equals 48 teaspoons helps. Dividing the total teaspoons by 48 gives the equivalent cups. So, 12 teaspoons divided by 48 results in 0.25 cups.
Conversion Tool
Result in cups:
Conversion Formula
The formula for converting teaspoons (t) to cups is based on how many teaspoons fit into one cup. Since 1 cup equals 48 teaspoons, the formula is:
cups = teaspoons ÷ 48
This works because cups measure volume in larger units than teaspoons. Dividing by 48 shrinks the teaspoon quantity to the amount in cups.
For example, converting 12 t to cups:
- Start with 12 teaspoons.
- Divide 12 by 48: 12 ÷ 48 = 0.25.
- Result is 0.25 cups.
Conversion Example
- Convert 24 t to cups:
- Take 24 teaspoons.
- Divide by 48: 24 ÷ 48 = 0.5 cups.
- Answer: 0.5 cups.
- Convert 36 t to cups:
- Start with 36 teaspoons.
- Divide by 48: 36 ÷ 48 = 0.75 cups.
- Result is 0.75 cups.
- Convert 60 t to cups:
- Begin with 60 teaspoons.
- Divide 60 by 48: 60 ÷ 48 = 1.25 cups.
- Conversion result is 1.25 cups.
- Convert 5 t to cups:
- Using 5 teaspoons.
- Dividing 5 by 48: 5 ÷ 48 ≈ 0.1042 cups.
- So almost 0.104 cups.
Conversion Chart
| Teaspoons (t) | Cups |
|---|---|
| -13.0 | -0.2708 |
| -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 |
| 25.0 | 0.5208 |
| 30.0 | 0.6250 |
| 35.0 | 0.7292 |
| 37.0 | 0.7708 |
The chart shows teaspoons in the left column and their cup equivalents on the right. To use, find your teaspoon value then read across to see cups. Negative values represent less than zero teaspoons.
Related Conversion Questions
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- How does 12 t compare to 1 cup volume?
- What formula converts 12 teaspoons into cups?
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Conversion Definitions
t (teaspoon): A teaspoon, abbreviated as t, is a unit of volume measurement used in cooking and medicine, equal to 1/3 of a tablespoon or about 4.92892 milliliters. It is typically used to measure small quantities of ingredients or liquids, especially in recipes.
Cups: A cup is a volume measurement unit commonly used in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces or 236.588 milliliters. Cups measure larger quantities of liquids or dry ingredients and provide a convenient way for recipe portions and proportions across many countries.
Conversion FAQs
Why does dividing teaspoons by 48 give cups?
Because 1 cup contains exactly 48 teaspoons, dividing the number of teaspoons by 48 scales the smaller unit to the larger one. The division adjusts the quantity to how many full cups fit into the given teaspoons.
Can I convert teaspoons to cups using other units?
Yes, you can convert teaspoons to cups by first converting teaspoons to milliliters then milliliters to cups, but this method adds extra steps. Using the direct ratio of 48 teaspoons per cup is simpler and more direct.
Are there variations in teaspoon sizes that affect conversion?
While the US teaspoon is about 4.92892 ml, other countries may use slightly different sizes. Such differences can cause minor variations in conversion results, but for most cooking purposes, the US standard teaspoon is used.
Is this conversion accurate for dry and liquid ingredients?
The conversion applies to volume, so it works for both dry and liquid ingredients if measured by volume. However, weight conversions depend on ingredient density, so this volume conversion is not suitable for weight-based measurements.
What if I have a fraction of a teaspoon, can I convert that?
Yes, fractions or decimals of teaspoons can be converted by dividing the exact decimal or fraction value by 48. The formula supports any numeric input to provide an accurate cup equivalent.
