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Tablespoons to Cups

Convert tablespoons (tbsp) to cups (cup) — instant and accurate

1 tbsp = 0.0625 cup  ·  To convert tablespoons to cups, multiply by 0.0625.

0.0625 cup

Tablespoons to Cups Conversion Table

TablespoonsCups
0.25 tbsp0.015625 cup
0.5 tbsp0.03125 cup
1 tbsp0.0625 cup
2 tbsp0.125 cup
3 tbsp0.1875 cup
4 tbsp0.25 cup
5 tbsp0.3125 cup
6 tbsp0.375 cup
8 tbsp0.5 cup
10 tbsp0.625 cup
16 tbsp1 cup
25 tbsp1.5625 cup
50 tbsp3.125 cup
100 tbsp6.25 cup
250 tbsp15.625 cup
500 tbsp31.25 cup
1000 tbsp62.5 cup

Formula

cups = tablespoons × 0.0625
tablespoons = cups × 16
Example: 5 tbsp × 0.0625 = 0.3125 cup

About the Tablespoons-to-Cups Conversion

The tablespoons-to-cups conversion is useful whenever you need to translate a measurement between contexts. Tablespoons commonly appears in cooking and recipes in the United States, while cups dominates American recipes — both liquid and dry ingredients. Both units belong to the US customary system. Multiply tablespoons by 0.0625 to get cups.

Real-World Examples

  • 0.25 tbsp (0.25 tablespoons) = 0.015625 cup
  • 8 tbsp (8 tablespoons) = 0.5 cup
  • 1000 tbsp (1000 tablespoons) = 62.5 cup

Cups to Tablespoons (Reverse)

CupsTablespoons
0.25 cup4 tbsp
0.5 cup8 tbsp
1 cup16 tbsp
2 cup32 tbsp
3 cup48 tbsp
4 cup64 tbsp
5 cup80 tbsp
6 cup96 tbsp
8 cup128 tbsp
10 cup160 tbsp
16 cup256 tbsp
25 cup400 tbsp
50 cup800 tbsp
100 cup1600 tbsp
250 cup4000 tbsp
500 cup8000 tbsp
1000 cup16000 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups are in a tablespoon?

1 tablespoon equals 0.0625 cups.

How do I convert tablespoons to cups?

Multiply the value in tablespoons by 0.0625 to get cups. For example, 5 tbsp × 0.0625 = 0.3125 cup.

How do I convert cups back to tablespoons?

Multiply the value in cups by 16 to get tablespoons. Equivalently, divide by 0.0625.

How many tablespoons are in a cup?

1 cup equals 16 tablespoons.

Is the tablespoons-to-cups conversion exact?

Yes. 1 tbsp = 0.0625 cup is an exact value defined by international agreement.

About Tablespoons and Cups

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.

The US cup equals 8 fluid ounces, 16 tablespoons, or exactly 236.5882 milliliters. It is the workhorse unit of American home cooking.

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