Convert Whipping Cream from Cup (US) to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 US cup of whipping cream?

1 US cup of whipping cream (light whipping cream) is 48 teaspoons. 2 US cups of whipping cream is 96 teaspoons. 1/2 US cup of whipping cream is 24 teaspoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of whipping cream 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 →

Whipping cream is dairy cream with a fat content of around 30 to 35%, lighter than heavy cream but still rich enough to whip into soft peaks. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 238 grams or 8.4 ounces. It tops desserts, lightens pasta sauces, and folds into mousses and ice creams.

Cream cartons are sold by volume in millilitres or fluid ounces, while baking recipes often switch to grams, cups, or tablespoons. Converting between the four stops you opening a second carton when only a little is left from the first.

Also known as

  • light whipping cream

Heavy cream is the richer cousin of whipping cream, with around 36% fat or more compared to 30 to 35%. They are close in weight (240 g vs 238 g per cup), so swap 1:1; heavy cream gives a stiffer whip that holds longer for piped decorations. See what 1 US cup of heavy cream is in teaspoons.

Crème fraîche is cultured cream with a tangy bite that whipping cream lacks. They are close in weight (230 g vs 238 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in sauces and toppings; whipping cream is the one to reach for when a recipe asks for whipped cream. See what 1 US cup of crème fraîche is in teaspoons.

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48 Teaspoon

Common Whipping Cream Conversions

Here are the most common whipping cream 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

Whipping Cream Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tspcupgramsouncestbspmlfl oz
0.25 cup (US)12 tsp0.24 cup57.12 g2.02 oz4 tbsp60 ml2.03 fl oz
0.5 cup (US)24 tsp0.48 cup114.24 g4.03 oz8 tbsp120 ml4.06 fl oz
1 cup (US)48 tsp0.96 cup228.48 g8.06 oz16 tbsp240 ml8.12 fl oz
2 cup (US)96 tsp1.92 cup456.96 g16.13 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 whipping cream in teaspoons?
1 US cup of whipping cream is 48 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of whipping cream 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 whipping cream converter
How many teaspoons is 1.5 US cups of whipping cream?
1.5 US cups of whipping cream is 72 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of whipping cream 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 whipping cream in teaspoons?
2 US cups of whipping cream is 96 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of whipping cream 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 whipping cream is 48 teaspoons?
48 teaspoons of whipping cream 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 whipping cream and light whipping cream the same thing?
Yes. Light whipping cream is another name for whipping cream, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of whipping cream 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) whipping cream in teaspoons?
1/2 US cup of whipping cream is 24 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of whipping cream 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) whipping cream in teaspoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of whipping cream is 12 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of whipping cream 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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