Teaspoons to Cubic Centimeters
Type a value in either box to convert between teaspoons and cubic centimeters. The factor is 4.92892.
| Teaspoons | Cubic Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 4.928922 cm³ |
| 2 tsp | 9.857843 cm³ |
| 3 tsp | 14.786765 cm³ |
| 5 tsp | 24.644608 cm³ |
| 10 tsp | 49.289216 cm³ |
| 25 tsp | 123.22304 cm³ |
| 50 tsp | 246.44608 cm³ |
| 100 tsp | 492.892159 cm³ |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Teaspoons field.
- The Cubic Centimeters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Cubic Centimeters field converts back to Teaspoons the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Teaspoons to Cubic Centimeters formula
To convert teaspoons to cubic centimeters, multiply by 4.92892159.
cm³ = tsp × 4.92892159
Why this factor: the teaspoon and the cubic centimeter are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 4.92892159 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 4.92892159 — or use the Cubic Centimeters to Teaspoons converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 2 tsp. Multiply by 4.92892159 to get 9.857843 cm³.
2 tsp × 4.92892159 = 9.857843 cm³
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
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.
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'.
Teaspoons vs Cubic Centimeters
The teaspoon is a US customary unit while the cubic centimeter is a metric 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 cubic centimeters are in a teaspoon?
One teaspoon equals 4.92892159 cubic centimeters.
What is the formula to convert teaspoons to cubic centimeters?
Multiply the number of teaspoons by 4.92892159. To reverse it, divide by 4.92892159 instead.
How do I convert cubic centimeters back to teaspoons?
Divide by 4.92892159, which is the same as multiplying by 0.202884136.
How many cubic centimeters are in 10 teaspoons?
10 tsp works out to 49.289216 cm³.
How is the teaspoon defined?
Exactly one sixth of a US fluid ounce, so about 4.9289 milliliters — conventionally rounded to 5 mL.