Convert Vanilla Extract from Cup (US) to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 US cup of vanilla extract?

1 US cup of vanilla extract (pure vanilla extract) is 48 teaspoons. 2 US cups of vanilla extract is 96 teaspoons. 1/2 US cup of vanilla extract is 24 teaspoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of vanilla extract 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 →

Vanilla extract is a liquid flavouring made by steeping vanilla beans in alcohol and water. One metric cup (250 ml) of vanilla extract weighs about 220 grams or 7.76 ounces, since the alcohol base makes it lighter than water. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs around 4.4 grams.

Recipes usually measure vanilla extract in teaspoons, but bottles list contents in millilitres or fluid ounces. This page converts between teaspoons, grams, millilitres, and cups so you can use whatever measure your recipe gives you.

Also known as

  • pure vanilla extract
  • natural vanilla extract
  • real vanilla extract

Vanilla essence is a synthetic, alcohol-free stand-in for extract. Swap teaspoon-for-teaspoon, but essence delivers a milder, single-note flavour, so a touch more (about 1.25 tsp essence per 1 tsp extract) helps if you want a closer match. See what 1 US cup of vanilla essence is in teaspoons.

Vanilla bean paste is thicker than extract and carries visible seeds for the speckled finish people love in ice cream and crème brûlée. Swap teaspoon-for-teaspoon; paste brings stronger vanilla notes and a touch of added sweetness from its sugar base. See what 1 US cup of vanilla bean paste is in teaspoons.

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Vanilla Extract Measurement Converter

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48 Teaspoon

Common Vanilla Extract Conversions

Here are the most common vanilla extract 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

Vanilla Extract Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tspcupgramsouncestbspmlfl oz
0.25 cup (US)12 tsp0.24 cup52.8 g1.86 oz4 tbsp60 ml2.03 fl oz
0.5 cup (US)24 tsp0.48 cup105.6 g3.72 oz8 tbsp120 ml4.06 fl oz
1 cup (US)48 tsp0.96 cup211.2 g7.45 oz16 tbsp240 ml8.12 fl oz
2 cup (US)96 tsp1.92 cup422.4 g14.9 oz32 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 vanilla extract in teaspoons?
1 US cup of vanilla extract is 48 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of vanilla extract 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 vanilla extract converter
How many teaspoons is 1.5 US cups of vanilla extract?
1.5 US cups of vanilla extract is 72 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of vanilla extract 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 vanilla extract in teaspoons?
2 US cups of vanilla extract is 96 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of vanilla extract 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 vanilla extract is 48 teaspoons?
48 teaspoons of vanilla extract 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 vanilla extract and pure vanilla extract the same thing?
Yes. Pure vanilla extract is another name for vanilla extract, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of vanilla extract 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) vanilla extract in teaspoons?
1/2 US cup of vanilla extract is 24 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of vanilla extract 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) vanilla extract in teaspoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of vanilla extract is 12 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of vanilla extract 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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