Convert Instant Coffee from Cup to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 cup of instant coffee?

1 cup of instant coffee (instant coffee granules) is 50 teaspoons. 2 cups of instant coffee is 100 teaspoons. 1/2 cup of instant coffee is 25 teaspoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US 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.

Instant coffee is soluble coffee granules or powder that dissolve instantly in liquid, used in baking for frostings, no-bake slices, tiramisu-style desserts, and coffee cakes. One metric cup (250 ml) of instant coffee weighs around 55 grams or 1.94 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs about 1.1 grams.

Instant coffee granules vary from fine powder to coarse crystals, and different brands pack to very different densities per teaspoon. Measuring by weight gives consistent coffee strength when scaling a frosting or baked recipe.

Also known as

  • instant coffee granules
  • coffee granules
  • soluble coffee
  • coffee powder

Ground coffee provides a stronger, fresher flavour than instant but does not dissolve. Use the ground coffee converter for baked recipes where heat will disperse the grounds, such as coffee cakes and dry rubs. See our Ground Coffee converter.

Out of instant coffee? See instant coffee substitutes →

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

Instant Coffee Measurement Converter

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Common Instant Coffee Conversions

Here are the most common instant coffee conversions from cups to teaspoons.

CupsTeaspoons
0.25 cups12.5 tsp
0.5 cups25 tsp
0.75 cups37.5 tsp
1 cup50 tsp
1.25 cups62.5 tsp
1.5 cups75 tsp
2 cups100 tsp
2.5 cups125 tsp
3 cups150 tsp

Instant Coffee Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting instant coffee from Cup to Teaspoon and other measurements.

cuptspgramsouncescup(US)tbsp
0.25 cup12.5 tsp13.75 g0.49 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp
0.5 cup25 tsp27.5 g0.97 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp
1 cup50 tsp55 g1.94 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp
2 cup100 tsp110 g3.88 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teaspoons is 1 cup of instant coffee?
1 cup of instant coffee is 50 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of instant coffee is 100 teaspoons and 0.5 cups is 25 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 instant coffee converter
How many teaspoons is 1.5 cups of instant coffee?
1.5 cups of instant coffee is 75 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of instant coffee is 50 teaspoons and 2 cups is 100 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 cups of instant coffee?
2 cups of instant coffee is 100 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of instant coffee is 50 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 cups of instant coffee is 50 teaspoons?
50 teaspoons of instant coffee is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists 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 cup of instant coffee granules?
Instant coffee granules is another name for instant coffee, so 1 cup of instant coffee granules is 50 teaspoons, exactly the same as instant coffee. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 100 teaspoons and 0.5 cups is 25 teaspoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are instant coffee and instant coffee granules the same thing?
Yes. Instant coffee granules is another name for instant coffee, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of instant coffee is 50 teaspoons under either name, and 2 cups is 100 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 cup of instant coffee?
1/2 cup of instant coffee is 25 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of instant coffee is 50 teaspoons and 2 cups is 100 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.

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