How to convert US cups to tablespoons
One US cup equals 16 tablespoons. To convert, multiply the number of US cups by 16:
Mental-math shortcut: One US cup is exactly 16 tablespoons: 1/4 cup = 4 tbsp, 1/3 cup = 5 tbsp + 1 tsp, 1/2 cup = 8 tbsp.
Example
Convert 0.5 US cups to tablespoons: 0.5 cup × 16 = 8 tbsp.
Cups to Tablespoons conversion chart
| Cups (cup) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1/16 | 1 |
| 1/8 | 2 |
| 1/4 | 4 |
| 1/3 | 5.3333 |
| 1/2 | 8 |
| 2/3 | 10.6667 |
| 3/4 | 12 |
| 1 | 16 |
| 1.5 | 24 |
| 2 | 32 |
What is a US cup?
The US customary cup is 8 US fluid ounces, about 236.6 milliliters. US nutrition labels use a "legal cup" of exactly 240 mL, and Australia, Canada and many other countries use a metric cup of 250 mL. This converter uses the US customary cup.
What is a tablespoon?
A US tablespoon (tbsp) is 3 teaspoons or half a fluid ounce, about 14.79 milliliters. The metric tablespoon used in the UK, Canada and New Zealand is 15 mL, while an Australian tablespoon is 20 mL. There are 16 tablespoons in a US cup.
Converting the other way? Use the Tablespoons to Cups converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons is one US cup?
One US cup is 16 tablespoons.
How do I convert US cups to tablespoons?
Multiply the value in US cups by 16. For example, 0.5 cup × 16 = 8 tbsp.
What is 0.25 cup in tablespoons?
0.25 cup is 4 tablespoons.
How do I convert tablespoons to US cups?
Multiply tablespoons by 0.0625 (or divide by 16). You can also use our Tablespoons to Cups converter.
Conversions use the internationally agreed definitions of each unit (for example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly) and are rounded for display. Volume converters use US customary units unless stated otherwise.
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