What Size Is a Teaspoon?

One cup holds 48 teaspoons or 16 tablespoons as there are three teaspoons in one tablespoon. A teaspoon is a common measurement used during cooking and dispensing medicine, though often times, medicine is measured in milliliters.

The terms dash and pinch generally refer to around ¹/₈ of a teaspoon, though this can vary slightly depending on the user's preference. A teaspoon is often part of a measuring spoon set, but a regular teaspoon that is found is most kitchens also works for measuring ingredients.