12 t is equal to 3 cups.
To convert teaspoons (t) to cups, you divide the number of teaspoons by 48 because there are 48 teaspoons in one cup. So for 12 teaspoons, dividing by 48 results in 0.25 cups.
Conversion Tool
Result in cups:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert teaspoons (t) to cups is:
cups = teaspoons ÷ 48
This works because there are exactly 48 teaspoons in one cup. So to find how many cups correspond to a given number of teaspoons, you divide the teaspoon amount by 48. For example, if you have 12 teaspoons:
- Start with 12 teaspoons.
- Divide 12 by 48: 12 ÷ 48 = 0.25 cups.
- Therefore, 12 t equals 0.25 cups.
Conversion Example
- Convert 24 t to cups:
- 24 teaspoons divided by 48 equals 0.5 cups.
- So, 24 t = 0.5 cups.
- Convert 96 t to cups:
- 96 ÷ 48 = 2 cups.
- Thus, 96 t equals 2 cups.
- Convert 6 t to cups:
- 6 ÷ 48 = 0.125 cups.
- So, 6 t is 1/8 cup.
- Convert 36 t to cups:
- 36 ÷ 48 = 0.75 cups.
- Hence, 36 t equals 3/4 cup.
- Convert 48 t to cups:
- 48 ÷ 48 = 1 cup.
- Therefore, 48 t equals 1 cup exactly.
Conversion Chart
| Teaspoons (t) | Cups |
|---|---|
| -13.0 | -0.2708 |
| -12.0 | -0.2500 |
| -11.0 | -0.2292 |
| -10.0 | -0.2083 |
| -9.0 | -0.1875 |
| -8.0 | -0.1667 |
| -7.0 | -0.1458 |
| -6.0 | -0.1250 |
| -5.0 | -0.1042 |
| -4.0 | -0.0833 |
| -3.0 | -0.0625 |
| -2.0 | -0.0417 |
| -1.0 | -0.0208 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 1.0 | 0.0208 |
| 2.0 | 0.0417 |
| 3.0 | 0.0625 |
| 4.0 | 0.0833 |
| 5.0 | 0.1042 |
| 6.0 | 0.1250 |
| 7.0 | 0.1458 |
| 8.0 | 0.1667 |
| 9.0 | 0.1875 |
| 10.0 | 0.2083 |
| 11.0 | 0.2292 |
| 12.0 | 0.2500 |
| 13.0 | 0.2708 |
| 14.0 | 0.2917 |
| 15.0 | 0.3125 |
| 16.0 | 0.3333 |
| 17.0 | 0.3542 |
| 18.0 | 0.3750 |
| 19.0 | 0.3958 |
| 20.0 | 0.4167 |
| 21.0 | 0.4375 |
| 22.0 | 0.4583 |
| 23.0 | 0.4792 |
| 24.0 | 0.5000 |
| 25.0 | 0.5208 |
| 26.0 | 0.5417 |
| 27.0 | 0.5625 |
| 28.0 | 0.5833 |
| 29.0 | 0.6042 |
| 30.0 | 0.6250 |
| 31.0 | 0.6458 |
| 32.0 | 0.6667 |
| 33.0 | 0.6875 |
| 34.0 | 0.7083 |
| 35.0 | 0.7292 |
| 36.0 | 0.7500 |
| 37.0 | 0.7708 |
The chart shows teaspoons values in the left column, and their equivalent cups on the right. Negative values represent subtraction amounts in recipes, while positive values show how many cups are made. You can find the nearest teaspoon amount to your number and read across to see cups.
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Conversion Definitions
t (teaspoon): A teaspoon is a unit of volume used in cooking and medicine, equal to 1/3 tablespoon or about 4.92892 milliliters. It is often used to measure small amounts of ingredients, like spices or liquid flavorings, providing precision in recipes or dosages.
cups: A cup is a volume unit used in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces or approximately 236.588 milliliters. It commonly measures both liquid and dry ingredients. Cups allow easy portioning in recipes, and conversions to other units depends on ingredient density and measurement system.
Conversion FAQs
Why divide by 48 to convert teaspoons to cups?
Because in US customary system, 1 cup contains exactly 48 teaspoons. This fixed ratio means dividing the teaspoon amount by 48 gives the equivalent in cups. This conversion assumes standard US measures and may vary in other countries.
Can I convert teaspoons to cups for any ingredient the same way?
You can convert volume units like teaspoons to cups consistently since they represent volume. However, if dealing with weight or ingredient density, the conversion differs. For pure volume conversions, dividing by 48 always works.
Does this conversion apply in metric units?
No, teaspoons and cups as used here are US customary units. Metric teaspoons and cups have different sizes, so direct conversion by 48 won’t be accurate there. For metric, milliliters and liters are preferred.
What if I have a fraction like half a teaspoon; how to convert?
Convert fractions by first expressing them as decimals (e.g., 0.5 t), then divide by 48 to get cups. For example, 0.5 ÷ 48 = 0.0104 cups approximately.
Is this conversion precise enough for cooking?
Yes, this conversion is precise for most cooking purposes, especially baking where measurements matter. Slight rounding may happen but generally does not affect recipe outcome significantly.