2 teaspoons (t) equal approximately 0.4167 cups.
Converting teaspoons to cups involves dividing the teaspoon value by 48 because there are 48 teaspoons in one cup. So, 2 teaspoons divided by 48 gives the cup equivalent.
Conversion Tool
Result in cups:
Conversion Formula
The conversion formula from teaspoons (t) to cups is:
cups = teaspoons ÷ 48
This formula works because one cup contains 48 teaspoons. Therefore, to find out how many cups correspond to a number of teaspoons, you divide the number of teaspoons by 48.
Example calculation for 2 teaspoons:
- Start with 2 teaspoons.
- Divide 2 by 48.
- 2 ÷ 48 = 0.0416667 cups.
- Rounded to four decimal places: 0.0417 cups.
Conversion Example
Let’s convert 12 teaspoons to cups step-by-step:
- Begin with 12 teaspoons.
- Divide the teaspoon value by 48: 12 ÷ 48 = 0.25.
- This means 12 teaspoons equal 0.25 cups.
- So, 12 t = 0.25 cups.
Another example with 30 teaspoons:
- Take 30 teaspoons.
- Calculate 30 ÷ 48 = 0.625.
- Therefore, 30 t is 0.625 cups.
Example with 5 teaspoons:
- Start with 5 teaspoons.
- Divide 5 by 48: 5 ÷ 48 ≈ 0.1042.
- Hence, 5 t equals about 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 |
This chart shows teaspoons in the left column and the corresponding cups in the right. To use it, find the teaspoon amount you need, then read across to see the equivalent cups value. Negative values can be useful in calculations involving subtraction or adjustments.
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Conversion Definitions
t (teaspoon): A teaspoon is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking and medicine. It equals exactly 1/3 of a tablespoon or 5 milliliters. It’s often used to measure small quantities of liquid or powdered ingredients in recipes.
Cups: A cup is a larger volume measurement unit used in cooking and serving sizes. One cup equals 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons, and it corresponds to approximately 237 milliliters in the US customary system. Cups measure liquids or solids in bulk.
Conversion FAQs
Why do we divide by 48 when converting teaspoons to cups?
Because one cup contains exactly 48 teaspoons, dividing the teaspoon amount by 48 changes the unit into cups. It’s a direct conversion factor based on their fixed volume relationship.
Are teaspoon and tablespoon sizes the same everywhere?
No, teaspoon and tablespoon sizes can vary slightly by country and manufacturer. In US cooking, a teaspoon is 5 ml, but other regions might have different standard sizes, which can affect conversions a bit.
Can you convert teaspoons to cups for dry and liquid ingredients the same way?
Yes, since teaspoons and cups both measure volume, the conversion is the same for dry and liquid ingredients. But be careful: weight conversions differ because dry ingredients vary in density.
Is rounding the conversion result common practice?
Yes, rounding to 3 or 4 decimal places is common to make measurements easier to use in recipes. Very precise decimals typically isn’t needed for everyday cooking.
How can I convert teaspoons to cups without a calculator?
You can approximate by remembering that 48 teaspoons make 1 cup, so for small amounts like 2 teaspoons, you just divide by 48 in your head or use fractions (2/48 = 1/24) and estimate accordingly.
