Convert Agar-Agar from Cup (US) to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 US cup of agar-agar?

1 US cup of agar-agar (agar) is 48 teaspoons. 2 US cups of agar-agar is 96 teaspoons. 1/2 US cup of agar-agar is 24 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.

Agar-agar is a plant-based gelling agent extracted from seaweed, used as a vegan alternative to gelatin in jellies, mousses, and panna cotta. One metric cup (250 ml) of agar-agar powder weighs around 190 grams or 6.70 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs about 3.8 grams.

Agar sets firmer than gelatin and can produce a brittle result if overdone. Unlike gelatin, it gels at room temperature and is not affected by heat once set, so small differences in quantity have a clear impact on texture.

Also known as

  • agar
  • agar powder
  • kanten
  • vegetable gelatin

Gelatin is the animal-derived alternative to agar-agar, producing a softer, silkier set. Use the gelatin converter for non-vegan mousses, panna cotta, and marshmallows. See our Gelatin converter.

Pectin is another plant-based gelling agent, though it is used mainly for jams and jellies rather than dessert gels. Use the pectin converter when making preserves. See our Pectin converter.

Out of agar-agar? See agar-agar substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

Agar-Agar Measurement Converter

Enter a value and pick your units.

Result

0 Teaspoon

Common Agar-Agar Conversions

Here are the most common agar-agar 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

Agar-Agar Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tspcupgramsouncestbsp
0.25 cup (US)12 tsp0.24 cup45.6 g1.61 oz4 tbsp
0.5 cup (US)24 tsp0.48 cup91.2 g3.22 oz8 tbsp
1 cup (US)48 tsp0.96 cup182.4 g6.43 oz16 tbsp
2 cup (US)96 tsp1.92 cup364.8 g12.86 oz32 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teaspoons is 1 US cup of agar-agar?
1 US cup of agar-agar is 48 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of agar-agar 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 agar-agar converter
How many teaspoons is 1.5 US cups of agar-agar?
1.5 US cups of agar-agar is 72 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of agar-agar 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 agar-agar?
2 US cups of agar-agar is 96 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of agar-agar 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 agar-agar is 48 teaspoons?
48 teaspoons of agar-agar 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.
How many teaspoons is 1 US cup of agar?
Agar is another name for agar-agar, so 1 US cup of agar is 48 teaspoons, exactly the same as agar-agar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 96 teaspoons and 0.5 US cups is 24 teaspoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are agar-agar and agar the same thing?
Yes. Agar is another name for agar-agar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of agar-agar 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.
How many teaspoons is 1/2 US cup of agar-agar?
1/2 US cup of agar-agar is 24 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of agar-agar 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.

Other Ingredients

If you need help with any other ingredients click below: