Convert Active Dry Yeast from Cup (US) to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 US cup of active dry yeast?

1 US cup of active dry yeast (dried yeast) is 48 teaspoons. 2 US cups of active dry yeast is 96 teaspoons. 1/2 US cup of active dry yeast is 24 teaspoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of active dry yeast is 12 teaspoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • A teaspoon here is the 5 ml standard, the same in the UK, Europe, and Australia. A US teaspoon is fractionally smaller at about 4.9 ml. When teaspoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Active dry yeast is granulated yeast that needs to be dissolved in warm liquid before mixing into dough. One metric cup (250 ml) of active dry yeast weighs around 150 grams or 5.29 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where one teaspoon weighs about 3 grams; a 7 g sachet covers a single loaf of bread.

Small differences in yeast quantity change how fast a dough rises and how it tastes when baked. Weighing in grams takes the guesswork out of measuring this tiny but powerful ingredient.

Also known as

  • dried yeast
  • traditional yeast
  • regular yeast

Instant yeast is milled finer and dissolves straight into dry ingredients, while active dry yeast needs to be rehydrated in warm liquid first. Swap one for the other 1:1 by weight, and expect a similar rise as long as you adjust the method to match. See what 1 US cup of instant yeast is in teaspoons.

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48 Teaspoon

Common Active Dry Yeast Conversions

Here are the most common active dry yeast conversions from cups (US) to teaspoons.

Cups (US)Teaspoons
0.25 cups (US)12 tsp
0.5 cups (US)24 tsp
0.75 cups (US)36 tsp
1 cup (US)48 tsp
1.25 cups (US)60 tsp
1.5 cups (US)72 tsp
2 cups (US)96 tsp
2.5 cups (US)120 tsp
3 cups (US)144 tsp

Active Dry Yeast Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting active dry yeast from Cup (US) to Teaspoon and other measurements.

cup(US)tspcupgramsouncestbsp
0.25 cup (US)12 tsp0.24 cup36 g1.27 oz4 tbsp
0.5 cup (US)24 tsp0.48 cup72 g2.54 oz8 tbsp
1 cup (US)48 tsp0.96 cup144 g5.08 oz16 tbsp
2 cup (US)96 tsp1.92 cup288 g10.16 oz32 tbsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups (US) to teaspoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teaspoons is 1 US cup of active dry yeast?
1 US cup of active dry yeast is 48 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of active dry yeast is 96 teaspoons and 0.5 US cups is 24 teaspoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the active dry yeast converter
How many teaspoons is 1.5 US cups of active dry yeast?
1.5 US cups of active dry yeast is 72 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of active dry yeast is 48 teaspoons and 2 US cups is 96 teaspoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many teaspoons is 2 US cups of active dry yeast?
2 US cups of active dry yeast is 96 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of active dry yeast is 48 teaspoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact teaspoons reading.
How many US cups of active dry yeast is 48 teaspoons?
48 teaspoons of active dry yeast is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in teaspoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are active dry yeast and dried yeast the same thing?
Yes. Dried yeast is another name for active dry yeast, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of active dry yeast is 48 teaspoons under either name, and 2 US cups is 96 teaspoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) active dry yeast in teaspoons?
1/2 US cup of active dry yeast is 24 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of active dry yeast is 48 teaspoons and 2 US cups is 96 teaspoons. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup (US) active dry yeast in teaspoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of active dry yeast is 12 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of active dry yeast is 48 teaspoons and 2 US cups is 96 teaspoons. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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