Cups to Tablespoons Converter
Convert US cups to tablespoons instantly. Multiply by 16—1 cup = 16 tbsp. For scaling recipes when you only have a tablespoon measure.
How to Convert Cup to Tablespoon
Multiply cups by 16. One US cup equals 16 US tablespoons.
Conversion Formula:
value * 16Conversion Examples
Example: 1 cup to tablespoons
- 1 × 16 = 16 tbsp
1 cup = 16 tbsp
Exact definition.
Example: 0.25 cup to tablespoons
- 0.25 × 16 = 4 tbsp
¼ cup = 4 tbsp
Common recipe fraction.
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 |
Conversion Formula
cups × 16 = tablespoons.
Quick Conversion Tip
Multiply by 16. Example: ½ cup = 8 tbsp.
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
Common Use Cases
- Scaling ingredients when recipes list cups but you measure tbsp.
- Doubling or halving cup amounts in cooking.
- Teaching US kitchen volume units.
- Pairing with tbsp-to-cup for reverse math.
Understanding the Conversion
1 US cup = 16 tablespoons exactly. Multiply cups by 16.
Examples: ¼ cup = 4 tbsp; ½ cup = 8 tbsp; 1 cup = 16 tbsp. Pairs with tablespoon-to-cup (÷16) for recipe adjustments.
US customary kitchen units—same system as standard measuring spoons and cups.
FAQs
How many tablespoons in one US cup?
Exactly 16 tablespoons.
How do I convert cups to tablespoons?
Multiply cups by 16.
How many tbsp is half a cup?
8 tablespoons.