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3 Cups to Teaspoons

3 cups equals 144 teaspoons. Use the formula, worked example, and conversion table below to check the math.

3 cup = 144 tsp
cup × 48 = tsp
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3 cup is also
3 cup = 0.7098 L 3 cup = 0.1875 gal 3 cup = 709.76 mL 3 cup = 24 fl oz 3 cup = 1.5 pt 3 cup = 0.75 qt 3 cup = 48 tbsp
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144 tsp

Step-by-Step Calculation

cup × 48 = tsp
  1. Start with 3 cup
  2. Multiply by 48: 3 × 48 = 144
  3. Result: 3 cup = 144 tsp

This conversion factor (48) is the same for every cup to teaspoon calculation.

Cup to Teaspoon Conversion Table

Cups (cup) Teaspoons (tsp)
1 cup 48 tsp
2 cup 96 tsp
3 cup 144 tsp
5 cup 240 tsp
10 cup 480 tsp
15 cup 720 tsp
20 cup 960 tsp
25 cup 1,200 tsp
50 cup 2,400 tsp
75 cup 3,600 tsp
100 cup 4,800 tsp
250 cup 12,000 tsp
500 cup 24,000 tsp
1,000 cup 48,000 tsp
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Frequently Asked Questions

3 cups equals 144 teaspoons.
The formula is: cup × 48 = tsp. See the cup to tsp formula page for worked examples.
Use the teaspoons to cups converter. The reverse formula is: tsp ÷ 48 = cup.
The calculator uses the full-precision conversion factor for accuracy. Table values and displayed results are rounded for readability.
The conversion formula (cup × 48 = tsp) is based on internationally defined standards. Displayed results are rounded for readability, while the calculator uses the full-precision factor.
person Written by Sean Day verified Reviewed by UnitCompare update Last updated Mar 28, 2026