How Many Heaping Teaspoons in a Cup?

The answer is 48 teaspoons in one cup, based on the United States standard measuring system. Get a FREE printable conversion chart for easy reference.

How much is a heaping teaspoon?

1 heaping tsp means you pretty much try to get as big a pile of sugar onto the spoon as you can, without spilling it. It's a little over a smidgen more than a rounded teaspoon. Helpful hint: Don't try to measure a heaping teaspoon when dealing with liquids.

How many heaping tablespoons are in a cup?

Sometimes cup measures are given as heaped/heaping or scant. A heaping cup is 1 cup plus 1-2 tablespoons (for liquid measures it is called a generous cup) and a scant cup is 1 cup minus 1-2 tablespoons.