Convert cups to tablespoons (or tablespoons back to cups) with this simple volume converter. Enter a value in either the Cups or Tablespoons field, choose your measurement system (US or Imperial), and get the converted result immediately. Perfect for scaling recipes and cooking measurements. Also try the Cups — Teaspoons to Cups Converter.
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There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup. This is the standard conversion used in American recipes. For Imperial cups, 1 Imperial cup equals approximately 19.2 Imperial tablespoons. See also our Teaspoons to Milliliters Converter.
Multiply the number of cups by 16 to get US tablespoons: tablespoons = cups × 16. For example, 2 cups equals 32 tablespoons. For Imperial measurements, multiply by approximately 19.2.
A cup is a unit of volume used in cooking and baking. The US customary cup equals 236.588 mL (about 8 fluid ounces), while the US legal cup is defined as exactly 240 mL. The Imperial cup, used in older UK and Commonwealth recipes, equals approximately 284 mL.
A tablespoon (abbreviated tbsp or Tbsp) is a unit of volume equal to 3 teaspoons. One US tablespoon is approximately 14.787 mL, while one Imperial tablespoon is approximately 17.758 mL. It is commonly used to measure small quantities of ingredients in cooking. You might also find our calculate Cups to Pounds Converter useful.
Simply multiply the fractional cup value by 16. For example, ¼ cup = 4 tablespoons, ⅓ cup ≈ 5.33 tablespoons, and ½ cup = 8 tablespoons. These fractional conversions are commonly used in baking recipes.
No. A US cup equals approximately 236.6 mL, whereas an Imperial cup equals approximately 284 mL. This means an Imperial cup is about 20% larger than a US cup, which can matter significantly in baking where precision is important.
Cups and tablespoons are volume measurements that are quick and convenient without requiring a scale. They are traditional in American and older Commonwealth cooking. However, professional bakers often prefer weight measurements (grams or ounces) for greater accuracy, since the same volume of different ingredients can weigh very different amounts.
Half a cup equals 8 tablespoons in the US system. This is one of the most common conversions used in everyday cooking and baking, as many recipes call for half-cup measurements.