Convert cup (UK) to teaspoon (metric)
Please provide values below to convert cup (UK) [cup (UK)] to teaspoon (metric) [tsp (metric)], or Convert teaspoon (metric) to cup (UK).
How to Convert Cup (Uk) to Teaspoon (Metric)
1 cup (UK) = 56.82612 tsp (metric)
Example: convert 15 cup (UK) to tsp (metric):
15 cup (UK) = 15 Γ 56.82612 tsp (metric) = 852.3918 tsp (metric)
Cup (Uk) to Teaspoon (Metric) Conversion Table
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Cup (Uk)
A cup (UK) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in cooking, equal to approximately 284.13 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK cup has origins in traditional British cooking and measurement systems, historically based on the imperial system. Its use has been standardized in culinary contexts over time, though it is less common in official measurement standards today.
Current Use
The UK cup is primarily used in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary contexts, often standardized as 284 milliliters for practical purposes.
Teaspoon (Metric)
A teaspoon (tsp) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 5 milliliters in the metric system.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated from the traditional spoon used for eating and serving, standardized over time for measurement purposes. Its metric equivalent was established to facilitate consistent cooking and recipe measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Today, the teaspoon is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients. It is also employed in medicine for dosing and in various measurement conversions within the culinary and scientific fields.