Convert Cup to Tablespoon

This cup to tablespoon conversion tool helps you convert cups to tablespoons instantly. It's fast, reliable, and user-friendly, perfect for cooking, baking, or educational use.

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How to Convert Cup to Tablespoon

To convert cups to tablespoons, multiply the number of cups by 16, as there are 16 tablespoons in one cup.

Conversion Formula:

value * 16

Understanding the Conversion

Converting cup to tablespoon requires multiplying by 16. This conversion factor comes from the standard relationship between these volume units in our measurement system.

You'll find this conversion useful in many practical scenarios. From calculations to measurements, being able to convert cup to tablespoon gives you flexibility in how you express and work with volume. The conversion is always the same: multiply by 16.

Conversion Examples

Example: Convert 3 cup to tablespoon

Step 1: Identify the conversion factor. Since 1 cup = 16 tablespoon, the conversion factor is 16.
Step 2: Multiply 3 cup by 16.
Step 3: 3 × 16 = 48 tablespoon

3 cup = 48 tablespoon

This shows the basic conversion process using a whole number.

Example: Convert 10 cup to tablespoon

Step 1: Conversion factor: 1 cup = 16 tablespoon.
Step 2: 10 cup × 16
Step 3: Result = 160 tablespoon

10 cup = 160 tablespoon

This demonstrates the conversion with a larger value.

Conversion Formula

The formula to convert cup to tablespoon is:

cup × 16 = tablespoon

Mathematically, you can write this as:


cup × 16 tablespoon/cup = tablespoon

The cup units cancel out, leaving you with tablespoon.

Conversion Chart

Cup	Tablespoon
1	16
2	32
3	48
4	64
5	80
6	96
7	112
8	128
9	144
10	160
15	240
20	320
30	480
60	960
100	1600

Quick Conversion Tip

Quick conversion: Multiply cup by 16 to get tablespoon. For example, 1 cup = 16 tablespoon, 2 cup = 32 tablespoon, 5 cup = 80 tablespoon.

Unit Definitions

US Cup (cup)

A US cup is a kitchen volume unit commonly used in cooking and baking recipes.

1 cup = 236.588 milliliters = 8 US fluid ounces = 16 tablespoons

Tablespoon (tbsp)

A tablespoon is a small cooking volume unit used for ingredients like oils, spices, and liquids.

1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons ≈ 14.7868 milliliters

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