Convert teaspoon (UK) to cup (US)
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (UK) [tsp (UK)] to cup (US) [cup (US)], or Convert cup (US) to teaspoon (UK).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Uk) to Cup (Us)
1 tsp (UK) = 0.0250197899737509 cup (US)
Example: convert 15 tsp (UK) to cup (US):
15 tsp (UK) = 15 × 0.0250197899737509 cup (US) = 0.375296849606263 cup (US)
Teaspoon (Uk) to Cup (Us) Conversion Table
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Teaspoon (Uk)
A teaspoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equivalent to approximately 5.92 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea and measuring ingredients. Its standardized volume has varied historically, but the UK teaspoon is now defined as 5.92 ml, aligning with metric standards.
Current Use
The UK teaspoon is commonly used in recipes and cooking measurements within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary instructions.
Cup (Us)
A cup (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces or approximately 237 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US customary cup originated from traditional British units and became standardized in the United States in the 19th century as part of the development of standardized measurement systems for cooking and trade.
Current Use
The US cup is widely used in American recipes and cooking measurements, especially in the culinary, nutritional, and food packaging industries for volume measurement.