Convert Coconut Milk from Cup (US) to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 US cup of coconut milk?

1 US cup of coconut milk (tinned coconut milk) is 48 teaspoons. 2 US cups of coconut milk is 96 teaspoons. 1/2 US cup of coconut milk is 24 teaspoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of coconut milk 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 →

Coconut milk is the creamy liquid pressed from grated coconut flesh, sold full-fat in tins or as a thinner drinking variety in cartons. One metric cup (250 ml) of full-fat tinned coconut milk weighs around 240 grams or 8.47 ounces. When a recipe calls for coconut milk in cups but the tin lists millilitres, converting by weight stops you over-pouring into curries, ice creams, and dairy-free cakes.

Tins of coconut milk hold around 400 ml, while recipes mix cups, grams, and tablespoons. Converting between the four lets you portion out half a tin without guessing.

Also known as

  • tinned coconut milk
  • full-fat coconut milk

Cow's milk is thinner and less rich than full-fat coconut milk (258 g vs 240 g per cup), with a clean dairy flavour where coconut milk brings sweetness and aroma. Swap 1:1 by volume in curries, cocoa, or pancakes for a dairy-free result; in cakes, expect a fainter coconut note in the crumb. See what 1 US cup of milk is in teaspoons.

Coconut cream is the thicker, fattier top layer of tinned coconut milk. They are close in weight (245 g vs 240 g per cup); chilling a tin and scooping only the solid top gives a closer match to coconut cream when a recipe asks for it. See what 1 US cup of coconut cream is in teaspoons.

Evaporated milk is reduced cow's milk with no added sugar, while tinned full-fat coconut milk is plant-based and higher in fat (around 20%). They are close in weight (265 g vs 240 g per cup); coconut milk swaps in 1:1 for a dairy-free result, with a coconut flavour and a richer body in sauces and bakes. See what 1 US cup of evaporated milk is in teaspoons.

Desiccated coconut is the dried flesh that coconut milk is pressed from. Steep it in hot water and strain for a quick homemade milk, or reach for the dry form when a recipe wants coconut texture rather than liquid. See what 1 US cup of desiccated coconut is in teaspoons.

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48 Teaspoon

Common Coconut Milk Conversions

Here are the most common coconut milk 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

Coconut Milk Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tspcupgramsounceslbkgtbspmlfl oz
0.25 cup (US)12 tsp0.24 cup57.6 g2.03 oz0.13 lb0.06 kg4 tbsp60 ml2.03 fl oz
0.5 cup (US)24 tsp0.48 cup115.2 g4.07 oz0.25 lb0.12 kg8 tbsp120 ml4.06 fl oz
1 cup (US)48 tsp0.96 cup230.4 g8.13 oz0.51 lb0.23 kg16 tbsp240 ml8.12 fl oz
2 cup (US)96 tsp1.92 cup460.8 g16.26 oz1.02 lb0.46 kg32 tbsp480 ml16.23 fl oz

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

What is 1 US cup of coconut milk in teaspoons?
1 US cup of coconut milk is 48 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of coconut milk 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 coconut milk converter
How many teaspoons is 1.5 US cups of coconut milk?
1.5 US cups of coconut milk is 72 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of coconut milk 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.
What is 2 US cups of coconut milk in teaspoons?
2 US cups of coconut milk is 96 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of coconut milk 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 coconut milk is 48 teaspoons?
48 teaspoons of coconut milk 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 coconut milk and tinned coconut milk the same thing?
Yes. Tinned coconut milk is another name for coconut milk, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of coconut milk 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) coconut milk in teaspoons?
1/2 US cup of coconut milk is 24 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of coconut milk 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) coconut milk in teaspoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of coconut milk is 12 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of coconut milk 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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