A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
Cup to Metric teaspoon
Convert Cup to Metric teaspoon instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters.
metric tsp = cup × 47.3176473
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Formula
metric tsp = cup × 47.3176473
cup = metric tsp × 0.02113376419
Conversion table
| 1 cup | 47.317647 metric tsp |
| 5 cup | 236.588236 metric tsp |
| 10 cup | 473.176473 metric tsp |
| 20 cup | 946.352946 metric tsp |
| 50 cup | 2365.882365 metric tsp |
| 100 cup | 4731.76473 metric tsp |
| 500 cup | 23658.82365 metric tsp |
| 1000 cup | 47317.6473 metric tsp |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the cup (cup). A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the metric teaspoon (metric tsp). A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters.
How do I convert cup to metric teaspoon?
Multiply the cup value by 47.3176473. For example, 10 cup × 47.3176473 = 473.176473 metric tsp.
Is the cup to metric teaspoon conversion exact?
Yes. This conversion uses a fixed factor defined for cooking measurement standards, so results are consistent every time.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used when following recipes, adjusting ingredient quantities, or converting between US customary and metric cooking measurements.
Can I convert metric teaspoon back to cup?
Yes. Multiply the metric teaspoon value by 0.02113376419 to get cup.
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About this conversion
This page converts cup (cup) to metric teaspoon (metric tsp) within the cooking converter.
A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes. A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters.
The formula is metric tsp = cup × 47.3176473, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the cooking converter's reference units.
Results are consistent because the conversion relies on a fixed numerical ratio rather than an estimate.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common cup values already converted to metric teaspoon.