Tablespoons to Cups

How to convert tablespoons to cups?

The formula to convert tablespoons to cups is:

1 cup (US) = 16 tablespoons (Tbsp)

or

Cups = Tablespoons ÷ 16

Popular conversions:

• 16 tablespoons = 16 ÷ 16 = 1 cup
• 12 tablespoons = 12 ÷ 16 = ¾ cup
• 8 tablespoons = 8 ÷ 16 = ½ cup
• 5 tablespoons = 5 ÷ 16 ≈ 0.3125 cups (or ⅓ cup minus 1 teaspoon)
• 4 tablespoons = 4 ÷ 16 = ¼ cup
• 2 tablespoons = 2 ÷ 16 = ⅛ cup

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)

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)

How many tablespoons are in a cup?

One cup equals 16 tablespoons.