Convert Lime Juice from Teaspoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 teaspoon of lime juice?

1 teaspoon of lime juice (fresh lime juice) is 0.02 US cups. 2 teaspoons of lime juice is 0.04 US cups. 1/2 teaspoon of lime juice is 0.01 US cups. 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of lime juice is 0.01 US cups. 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 →

Lime juice is a sharp, aromatic citrus liquid used in marinades, cocktails, dressings, and tropical baking. It activates baking soda, balances rich foods like avocado and coconut, and brings the floral edge that lemon juice does not. One metric cup (250 ml) holds 248 g (8.75 oz).

Lime juice is a touch more acidic than lemon juice, so getting the amount right matters in chemistry-driven recipes like quick breads and curds. Measuring by weight rather than volume keeps marinades, cocktail syrups, and ceviche consistent across batches.

Also known as

  • fresh lime juice

Related Lime Juice Ingredients

Lemon juice is milder and a touch sweeter than lime juice. They are close in weight (255 g vs 248 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in dressings, marinades, and curd; expect a less floral, more rounded result. See what 1 teaspoon of lemon juice is in US cups.

White vinegar is sharper and more concentrated than lime juice. Use roughly half the amount of white vinegar when subbing for chemical leavening, and expect a neutral flavour with no citrus character. See what 1 teaspoon of white vinegar is in US cups.

Squeezing your own? The lime converter works out how many whole limes a recipe needs across small, medium, and large fruit, using the weight of each size. See our Lime converter.

Out of lime juice? See lime juice substitutes →

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Lime Juice Measurement Converter

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0.02 Cup (US)

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Common Lime Juice Conversions

Here are the most common lime juice conversions from teaspoons to cups (US).

TeaspoonsCups (US)
0.25 tsp0.01 cups (US)
0.5 tsp0.01 cups (US)
1 tsp0.02 cups (US)
2 tsp0.04 cups (US)
3 tsp0.06 cups (US)
4 tsp0.08 cups (US)
6 tsp0.13 cups (US)
8 tsp0.17 cups (US)
12 tsp0.25 cups (US)

Lime Juice Conversion Chart

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

tspcup(US)cupgramsouncestbspmlfl oz
1 tsp0.02 cup (US)0.02 cup4.96 g0.18 oz0.33 tbsp5 ml0.17 fl oz
2 tsp0.04 cup (US)0.04 cup9.92 g0.35 oz0.67 tbsp10 ml0.34 fl oz
3 tsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup14.88 g0.53 oz1 tbsp15 ml0.51 fl oz
4 tsp0.08 cup (US)0.08 cup19.84 g0.7 oz1.33 tbsp20 ml0.68 fl oz

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 teaspoon of lime juice in US cups?
1 teaspoon of lime juice is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons of lime juice is 0.04 US cups and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.01 US cups. 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 lime juice converter
How many US cups is 1.5 teaspoons of lime juice?
1.5 teaspoons of lime juice is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of lime juice is 0.02 US cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 teaspoons of lime juice in US cups?
2 teaspoons of lime juice is 0.04 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 teaspoon of lime juice is 0.02 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many teaspoons of lime juice is 0.02 US cups?
0.02 US cups of lime juice is 0.96 teaspoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and teaspoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists teaspoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are lime juice and fresh lime juice the same thing?
Yes. Fresh lime juice is another name for lime juice, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 teaspoon of lime juice is 0.02 US cups under either name, and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tsp lime juice in US cups?
1/2 teaspoon of lime juice is 0.01 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of lime juice is 0.02 US cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. 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 tsp lime juice in US cups?
1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of lime juice is 0.01 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of lime juice is 0.02 US cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. 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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