Cups to Tablespoons
Convert cups to tablespoons instantly, with a reference table.
Cups to Tablespoons at a glance
Cups to Tablespoons is a free online converter you can use right now to convert cups to tablespoons instantly, with a reference table โ no account, no install and no usage limit. It runs entirely inside your browser, so whatever you enter stays on your own device.
- Price
- Free โ no trial, no paid tier, no watermark
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- Not required
- Where it runs
- In your browser โ nothing is uploaded to a server
- Works on
- Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge โ desktop, tablet and phone
- Category
- Unit Conversions
Cups to Tablespoons conversion table
| Cups (cup) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 48 tbsp |
| 5 cup | 80 tbsp |
| 10 cup | 160 tbsp |
| 25 cup | 400 tbsp |
| 50 cup | 800 tbsp |
| 100 cup | 1,600 tbsp |
| 500 cup | 8,000 tbsp |
| 1000 cup | 16,000 tbsp |
About Cups to Tablespoons
Convert cups to tablespoons instantly, with a reference table of common values. The factor is exact: 1 cup = 15.99999998 tbsp.
Used when scaling a recipe down, or when a cup measure is unavailable and the quantity has to be built from tablespoons.
The cup has no single definition, which is a genuine problem in recipes. A US customary cup is 236.6 mL, a US legal cup used on nutrition labels is 240 mL, a metric cup is 250 mL and an imperial cup is 284 mL. It is the standard volume measure in American and Australian recipes. Recipes rarely state which cup they mean, and in baking the difference is enough to matter. A US cup is 236.6 mL; weighing ingredients in grams avoids the ambiguity entirely.
Worked through with real numbers: 1 cup is 16 tbsp, 2 cup is 32 tbsp, 10 cup is 160 tbsp.
As for the other side of the conversion: A tablespoon is 15 mL, or three teaspoons, in US and UK usage.
Volume carries more traps than any other category, because the same unit names mean different amounts in different countries. US and imperial gallons differ by about 20%, pints by nearly as much, and the cup has four separate definitions in common use.
How to use Cups to Tablespoons
- Enter the number of cups you want to convert.
- The equivalent in tablespoons appears instantly โ there is no button to press.
- Check the reference table for common Cups to Tablespoons values.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert cups to tablespoons?
Multiply your cups figure by 15.99999998 to get tablespoons โ or type a value above and read the answer straight off.
How many tablespoons are in one cup?
1 cup = 15.99999998 tbsp.
When would I need to convert cups to tablespoons?
Used when scaling a recipe down, or when a cup measure is unavailable and the quantity has to be built from tablespoons.
What is a cup, exactly?
The cup has no single definition, which is a genuine problem in recipes. A US customary cup is 236.6 mL, a US legal cup used on nutrition labels is 240 mL, a metric cup is 250 mL and an imperial cup is 284 mL. A US cup is 236.6 mL; weighing ingredients in grams avoids the ambiguity entirely.
Where is the tablespoon actually used?
It is a standard cooking measure, and is used for medicine doses in some regions despite the ambiguity. A tablespoon is 15 mL, or three teaspoons, in US and UK usage.
Is there anything tricky about volume conversions?
Volume carries more traps than any other category, because the same unit names mean different amounts in different countries. US and imperial gallons differ by about 20%, pints by nearly as much, and the cup has four separate definitions in common use.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact standard factor of 1 cup = 15.99999998 tbsp, and the conversion runs in your browser so nothing is uploaded.