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12 Teaspoons to Cups

12 teaspoons equals 0.25 cups. Use the formula, worked example, and conversion table below to check the math.

12 tsp = 0.25 cup
tsp ÷ 48 = cup
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12 tsp is also
12 tsp = 0.0591 L 12 tsp = 0.0156 gal 12 tsp = 59.15 mL 12 tsp = 2 fl oz 12 tsp = 0.125 pt 12 tsp = 0.0625 qt 12 tsp = 4 tbsp
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0.25 cup

How to Convert Teaspoons to Cups

tsp ÷ 48 = cup
  1. Start with 12 tsp
  2. Divide by 48: 12 ÷ 48 = 0.25
  3. Result: 12 tsp = 0.25 cup

The same formula works for any value. Multiply by 0.020833 to go from teaspoons to cups.

Common Teaspoon to Cup Conversions

Teaspoons (tsp) Cups (cup)
1 tsp 0.0208 cup
2 tsp 0.0417 cup
5 tsp 0.1042 cup
10 tsp 0.2083 cup
12 tsp 0.25 cup
15 tsp 0.3125 cup
20 tsp 0.4167 cup
25 tsp 0.5208 cup
50 tsp 1.04 cup
75 tsp 1.56 cup
100 tsp 2.08 cup
250 tsp 5.21 cup
500 tsp 10.42 cup
1,000 tsp 20.83 cup
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Frequently Asked Questions

12 teaspoons equals 0.25 cups.
The formula is: tsp ÷ 48 = cup. See the tsp to cup formula page for worked examples.
Use the cups to teaspoons converter. The reverse formula is: cup × 48 = tsp.
The calculator uses the full-precision conversion factor for accuracy. Table values and displayed results are rounded for readability.
The conversion formula (tsp ÷ 48 = cup) 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