A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters.
Metric teaspoon to Cup
Convert Metric teaspoon to Cup instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
cup = metric tsp × 0.02113376419
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Formula
cup = metric tsp × 0.02113376419
metric tsp = cup × 47.3176473
Conversion table
| 1 metric tsp | 0.021134 cup |
| 5 metric tsp | 0.105669 cup |
| 10 metric tsp | 0.211338 cup |
| 20 metric tsp | 0.422675 cup |
| 50 metric tsp | 1.056688 cup |
| 100 metric tsp | 2.113376 cup |
| 500 metric tsp | 10.566882 cup |
| 1000 metric tsp | 21.133764 cup |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the metric teaspoon (metric tsp). A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the cup (cup). A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
How do I convert metric teaspoon to cup?
Multiply the metric teaspoon value by 0.02113376419. For example, 10 metric tsp × 0.02113376419 = 0.211338 cup.
Is the metric teaspoon to cup 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 cup back to metric teaspoon?
Yes. Multiply the cup value by 47.3176473 to get metric teaspoon.
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About this conversion
This page converts metric teaspoon (metric tsp) to cup (cup) within the cooking converter.
A metric teaspoon is defined as exactly 5 milliliters. A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
The formula is cup = metric tsp × 0.02113376419, 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 metric teaspoon values already converted to cup.