What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate volume measurements from teaspoon (UK) units to cup (US) units. It is designed to help with cooking, baking, and nutrition labeling by providing a straightforward method to convert between British and American volume standards.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in teaspoon (UK) units you wish to convert.
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Select the target unit as cup (US).
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Review and use the converted volume result for your cooking, baking, or labeling needs.
Key Features
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Converts volume from UK teaspoons to US cups accurately using standard conversion rates.
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Includes a reference formula for understanding the conversion relationship.
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Supports culinary and nutrition-related volume conversions between British and American systems.
Examples
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4 teaspoons (UK) converts to approximately 0.1001 cups (US).
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16 teaspoons (UK) converts to approximately 0.4003 cups (US).
Common Use Cases
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Adapting British recipes to American volume measurements.
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Formulating nutrition labels for food products crossing UK and US markets.
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Household cooking and baking involving small volume ingredient measures.
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check the teaspoon definition used in your recipe (traditional UK vs metric).
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Consider legal vs customary cup volumes if precise nutrition labeling is needed.
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Use dedicated measuring devices for liquids when accuracy is critical, especially medicines.
Limitations
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The UK teaspoon volume may vary between the traditional 4.736 mL and the common metric 5 mL used today.
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US cup volumes differ slightly between the standard 236.588 mL and the 240 mL legal cup used in some contexts, affecting exact conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why does the UK teaspoon volume vary?
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The UK teaspoon was originally based on 1/6 of an imperial fluid ounce (~4.736 mL), but many modern recipes and nutrition labels use a rounded metric teaspoon of 5 mL.
Key Terminology
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Teaspoon (UK)
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A traditional UK culinary volume unit defined as 1/6 of an imperial fluid ounce (~4.736 mL), though often used as 5 mL in modern contexts.
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Cup (US)
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A US customary unit of volume equal to 8 US fluid ounces or exactly 236.5882365 milliliters, frequently used in cooking and nutrition labeling.