Convert cups to tablespoons

How to convert cups to tablespoons?

The formula to convert cups to tablespoons is:

1 cup (US) = 16 tablespoons (Tbsp)

or

Tablespoons = cups × 16

Popular conversions:

• 1 cup = 1 × 16 = 16 tablespoons
• ¾ cup = 0.75 × 16 = 12 tablespoons
• ½ cup = 0.5 × 16 = 8 tablespoons
• ⅓ cup ≈ 0.333 × 16 ≈ 5⅓ tablespoons (or 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon)
• ¼ cup = 0.25 × 16 = 4 tablespoons
• ⅛ cup = 0.125 × 16 = 2 tablespoons

What is a Cup (US)?

A cup is a unit of volume in the US customary system of measurement.

The term "cup" originated from the Old English word "cuppe," which referred to a container for holding liquids. The US government set the exact modern definition in standards, with 1 cup equal to 8 fluid ounces.

The cup is widely used in cooking and baking in the United States.

• 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces (fl oz)
• 1 cup = 16 tablespoons (tbsp)
• 1 cup = 48 teaspoons (tsp)
• 1 cup = 236.588 mL (approximately 237 mL in cooking)
• 1 cup = 0.5 pints (or 1 pint = 2 cups)
• 1 cup = 0.25 quarts (or 1 quart = 4 cups)
• 1 cup = 0.125 gallons (or 1 gallon = 16 cups)

Tablespoons

A tablespoon (tbsp) is a larger unit of volume in the US customary system, commonly used in cooking and baking. It equals 3 teaspoons and is often used for measuring ingredients like oil, butter, or spices. The name comes from the larger spoon originally used for serving soup or table condiments.

• 1 US tablespoon (tbsp) = 14.7868 milliliters (mL) exactly
• 1 US tablespoon (tbsp) = 3 US teaspoons (tsp)
• 1 US tablespoon (tbsp) = 0.5 US fluid ounces (fl oz)
• 1 US tablespoon (tbsp) = 0.0625 US cups
• 1 US tablespoon (tbsp) = 0.03125 US pints (pt)
• 1 US tablespoon (tbsp) = 0.015625 US quarts (qt)