Convert cups (cup) to tablespoons (tbsp) — instant and accurate
1 cup = 16 tbsp · To convert cups to tablespoons, multiply by 16.
| Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cup | 4 tbsp |
| 0.5 cup | 8 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 48 tbsp |
| 4 cup | 64 tbsp |
| 5 cup | 80 tbsp |
| 6 cup | 96 tbsp |
| 8 cup | 128 tbsp |
| 10 cup | 160 tbsp |
| 16 cup | 256 tbsp |
| 25 cup | 400 tbsp |
| 50 cup | 800 tbsp |
| 100 cup | 1600 tbsp |
| 250 cup | 4000 tbsp |
| 500 cup | 8000 tbsp |
| 1000 cup | 16000 tbsp |
tablespoons = cups × 16cups = tablespoons × 0.0625Converting cups to tablespoons is essential for recipe scaling — particularly when halving or quartering a recipe. One US cup contains exactly 16 tablespoons.
| Tablespoons | Cups |
|---|---|
| 0.25 tbsp | 0.015625 cup |
| 0.5 tbsp | 0.03125 cup |
| 1 tbsp | 0.0625 cup |
| 2 tbsp | 0.125 cup |
| 3 tbsp | 0.1875 cup |
| 4 tbsp | 0.25 cup |
| 5 tbsp | 0.3125 cup |
| 6 tbsp | 0.375 cup |
| 8 tbsp | 0.5 cup |
| 10 tbsp | 0.625 cup |
| 16 tbsp | 1 cup |
| 25 tbsp | 1.5625 cup |
| 50 tbsp | 3.125 cup |
| 100 tbsp | 6.25 cup |
| 250 tbsp | 15.625 cup |
| 500 tbsp | 31.25 cup |
| 1000 tbsp | 62.5 cup |
1 cup equals 16 tablespoons.
Multiply the value in cups by 16 to get tablespoons. For example, 5 cup × 16 = 80 tbsp.
Multiply the value in tablespoons by 0.0625 to get cups. Equivalently, divide by 16.
1 tablespoon equals 0.0625 cups.
Yes. 1 cup = 16 tbsp is an exact value defined by international agreement.
The US cup equals 8 fluid ounces, 16 tablespoons, or exactly 236.5882 milliliters. It is the workhorse unit of American home cooking.
The US tablespoon (symbol tbsp or T) equals 3 teaspoons, or exactly 14.7868 milliliters. It is one of the core volume units used in American recipes.
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