How to convert tablespoons to US cups
One tablespoon equals 0.0625 US cups. To convert, multiply the number of tablespoons by 0.0625 (or divide by 16):
Mental-math shortcut: Divide tablespoons by 16: 4 tbsp = 1/4 cup, 8 tbsp = 1/2 cup.
Example
Convert 4 tablespoons to US cups: 4 tbsp × 0.0625 = 0.25 cup.
Tablespoons to Cups conversion chart
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0625 |
| 2 | 0.125 |
| 3 | 0.1875 |
| 4 | 0.25 |
| 5 | 0.3125 |
| 6 | 0.375 |
| 8 | 0.5 |
| 10 | 0.625 |
| 12 | 0.75 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 24 | 1.5 |
| 32 | 2 |
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.
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.
Converting the other way? Use the Cups to Tablespoons converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many US cups is one tablespoon?
One tablespoon is 0.0625 US cups.
How do I convert tablespoons to US cups?
Multiply the value in tablespoons by 0.0625. For example, 4 tbsp × 0.0625 = 0.25 cup.
What is 8 tbsp in US cups?
8 tbsp is 0.5 US cups.
How do I convert US cups to tablespoons?
Multiply US cups by 16 (or divide by 0.0625). You can also use our Cups to Tablespoons 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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