Convert Turmeric Powder from Cup (US) to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 US cup of turmeric powder?

1 US cup of turmeric powder (ground turmeric) is 48 teaspoons. 2 US cups of turmeric powder is 96 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.

Turmeric powder is dried, ground turmeric root, the golden spice behind curries, rice, and golden-milk lattes. One metric cup (250 ml) of turmeric powder weighs about 150 grams or 5.29 ounces, dense from its fine grind. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs around 3 grams.

Ground turmeric is potent and stains everything it touches, so getting the amount right matters when seasoning. Measuring by weight keeps spice blends and pastes consistent batch to batch.

Also known as

  • ground turmeric
  • turmeric
  • haldi

Garlic powder is another finely ground dry spice with the same 150 g per cup density. Reach for the garlic powder converter when scaling rubs and spice blends. See our Garlic Powder converter.

Working from the fresh root instead? The turmeric converter scales a recipe by whole pieces or grated cups across small, medium, and large sizes. See our Turmeric converter.

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

Turmeric Powder Measurement Converter

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Common Turmeric Powder Conversions

Here are the most common turmeric powder 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

Turmeric Powder Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting turmeric powder 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teaspoons is 1 US cup of turmeric powder?
1 US cup of turmeric powder is 48 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of turmeric powder 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 turmeric powder converter
How many teaspoons is 1.5 US cups of turmeric powder?
1.5 US cups of turmeric powder is 72 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of turmeric powder 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 turmeric powder?
2 US cups of turmeric powder is 96 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of turmeric powder 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 turmeric powder is 48 teaspoons?
48 teaspoons of turmeric powder 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 ground turmeric?
Ground turmeric is another name for turmeric powder, so 1 US cup of ground turmeric is 48 teaspoons, exactly the same as turmeric powder. 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.

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