A metric cup is 250 milliliters.
Metric cups to Metric teaspoons Converter — metric cup to metric tsp
Convert Metric cup (metric cup) to Metric teaspoon (metric tsp) using the exact conversion factor (1 metric cup = 50 metric teaspoon). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Metric cups to Metric teaspoons converter
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Convert cooking volume and mass units used in recipes and nutrition workflows.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A metric teaspoon is 5 milliliters.
Result = input x 0.00025 / 5e-6.
Volume units are compatible.
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About Converting Metric cups to Metric teaspoons
Metric cup and Metric teaspoon both show up in recipes, and converting between them matters whenever a recipe from one country's cookbook needs to be followed with another country's measuring tools. Metric cup is most often used for recipe and cooking measurement in metric-using english-speaking countries.
Formula
metric teaspoons = metric cups × 50
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 metric cup equals 0.00025 base units, and 1 metric teaspoon equals 0.000005 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct metric cup-to-metric teaspoon factor of 50.
Simple example
1 metric cup × 50 = 50 metric tsp
1 metric cup = 50 metric teaspoons.
Real-world example
2 metric cup × 50 = 100 metric tsp
2 metric cups = 100 metric teaspoons.
Conversion table
| Metric cup (metric cup) | Metric teaspoon (metric tsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 metric cup | 12.5 metric tsp |
| 0.5 metric cup | 25 metric tsp |
| 1 metric cup | 50 metric tsp |
| 2 metric cup | 100 metric tsp |
| 4 metric cup | 200 metric tsp |
| 8 metric cup | 400 metric tsp |
Reverse conversion: Metric teaspoon to Metric cup
50 metric tsp × 0.02 = 1 metric cup
50 metric teaspoons = 1 metric cup.
metric cups = metric teaspoons × 0.02
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Metric teaspoon to Metric cup.
Understanding the Metric cup
Metric cup (metric cup) measures volume. The metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada is defined as exactly 250 milliliters. It is classified as a Non-SI unit (culinary, metric countries).
Where it's used: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada (recipes and cooking measurement)
Metric cup vs. US cup. The metric cup (250 mL) is about 4% larger than the US cooking cup (240 mL) — small for most recipes, but worth checking when following a recipe from a different country.
Uses of the Metric cup today
- Recipe and cooking measurement in metric-using English-speaking countries
- Baking and portion measurement
History of the Metric cup
As Commonwealth countries metricated through the 20th century, cookbook publishers and standards bodies adopted a round 250 mL 'metric cup' so recipes could use a convenient, easily-scaled volume rather than the US's 240 mL or older imperial teacup conventions.
Historical origin. Metric cup was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Metric teaspoon (metric tsp)
A metric teaspoon is 5 milliliters.
Metric cup — sources
- National Measurement Institute (Australia) — Kitchen measures — Documents the 250 mL metric cup standard.
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric teaspoons are in 1 metric cup?
1 metric cup equals 50 metric teaspoons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert metric cup to metric teaspoon?
Multiply the metric cup value by 50. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert metric teaspoon back to metric cup?
Use the reverse factor: 1 metric teaspoon equals 0.02 metric cups. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a metric cup?
Metric cup (metric cup) measures volume. The metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada is defined as exactly 250 milliliters. It is classified as a Non-SI unit (culinary, metric countries).
What is a metric teaspoon?
Metric teaspoon (metric tsp) is a unit of cooking.
Is the metric cup to metric teaspoon conversion exact?
Yes. The metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada is defined as exactly 250 milliliters. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
What is the difference between metric cup vs. us cup?
The metric cup (250 mL) is about 4% larger than the US cooking cup (240 mL) — small for most recipes, but worth checking when following a recipe from a different country.
Where is the metric cup still used today?
Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada (recipes and cooking measurement)