How Many Teaspoons Are in a Cup?

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A US cup contains 48 US teaspoons.

How Many Teaspoons Are in a Cup: explained

There are 3 teaspoons per tablespoon and 16 tablespoons per cup.

A quarter cup equals 12 teaspoons.

Useful reference

US kitchen measures use 1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 8 fluid ounces. Weight ounces are different: the weight of a cup of an ingredient varies by its density.

When the answer can differ

Use level measures for consistent recipes.

Common questions

What should I remember?

A US cup contains 48 US teaspoons.

What is an easy mistake to avoid?

Use level measures for consistent recipes.

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