Cubic Centimeters to Teaspoons
An instant cubic centimeters-to-teaspoons converter, with the formula and a reference table below.
| Cubic Centimeters | Teaspoons |
|---|---|
| 1 cm³ | 0.202884 tsp |
| 2 cm³ | 0.405768 tsp |
| 3 cm³ | 0.608652 tsp |
| 5 cm³ | 1.014421 tsp |
| 10 cm³ | 2.028841 tsp |
| 25 cm³ | 5.072103 tsp |
| 50 cm³ | 10.144207 tsp |
| 100 cm³ | 20.288414 tsp |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Cubic Centimeters field.
- The Teaspoons figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Teaspoons field converts back to Cubic Centimeters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Cubic Centimeters to Teaspoons formula
The factor from cubic centimeters to teaspoons is 0.202884136.
tsp = cm³ × 0.202884136
Why this factor: the cubic centimeter and the teaspoon are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.202884136 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.202884136 — or use the Teaspoons to Cubic Centimeters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 2 cm³. Multiply by 0.202884136 to get 0.405768 tsp.
2 cm³ × 0.202884136 = 0.405768 tsp
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a cubic centimeter?
A cubic centimeter is the volume of a one-centimeter cube, identical to a milliliter.
Definition: Exactly 1×10⁻⁶ cubic meter, which is exactly 1 mL.
Where it is used: Engine displacement on motorcycles and small engines, and medical volumes where it is written 'cc'.
What is a teaspoon?
A US teaspoon is the smallest common cooking measure, one third of a tablespoon.
Definition: Exactly one sixth of a US fluid ounce, so about 4.9289 milliliters — conventionally rounded to 5 mL.
Where it is used: Recipes, spice and leavening quantities, and liquid medicine doses.
Cubic Centimeters vs Teaspoons
The cubic centimeter is a metric unit while the teaspoon is a US customary unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many teaspoons are in a cubic centimeter?
One cubic centimeter equals 0.202884136 teaspoons.
What is the formula to convert cubic centimeters to teaspoons?
Multiply the number of cubic centimeters by 0.202884136. To reverse it, divide by 0.202884136 instead.
How do I convert teaspoons back to cubic centimeters?
Divide by 0.202884136, which is the same as multiplying by 4.92892159.
How many teaspoons are in 10 cubic centimeters?
10 cm³ works out to 2.028841 tsp.
How is the cubic centimeter defined?
Exactly 1×10⁻⁶ cubic meter, which is exactly 1 mL.