Volume
Cup vs Tablespoon vs Teaspoon
Quick reference table for unit conversions with key differences.
Reference Table
| Cupcup | Tablespoontbsp | Teaspoontsp |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 4 | 12 |
| 0.5 | 8 | 24 |
| 1 | 16 | 48 |
| 2 | 32 | 96 |
| 5 | 80 | 240 |
| 10 | 160 | 480 |
| 25 | 400 | 1200 |
| 50 | 800 | 2400 |
| 100 | 1600 | 4800 |
| 250 | 4000 | 12000 |
About These Units
cup
Cup
Symbol: cup
The cup equals 236.59 mL (US). A standard cooking measurement for both dry and liquid ingredients.
Used in: United States (cooking)
tbsp
Tablespoon
Symbol: tbsp
The tablespoon equals approximately 14.79 mL. A standard cooking measurement, especially for sauces and seasonings.
Used in: United States (cooking)
tsp
Teaspoon
Symbol: tsp
The teaspoon equals approximately 4.93 mL. Commonly used in cooking for spices, baking powder, and small amounts.
Used in: United States (cooking)
Key Differences
- 1 cup is equal to 16 tbsp.
- 1 cup is equal to 48 tsp.
- 1 tbsp is equal to 3 tsp.