Cups to Tablespoons Conversion Guide & Calculator
Standard kitchen conversion: 1 US cup contains exactly 16 tablespoons.
Interactive Cups to Tablespoons Calculator & Chart
There are exactly 16 US tablespoons in 1 US cup. 1/2 cup = 8 tbsp, 1/4 cup = 4 tbsp, 1/8 cup = 2 tbsp.
Understanding Cups to Tablespoons Calculator & Chart
Convert US cup fractions into exact tablespoons.
There are exactly 16 US tablespoons in 1 US cup. 1/2 cup = 8 tbsp, 1/4 cup = 4 tbsp, 1/8 cup = 2 tbsp.
How to Convert Cups to Tablespoons (tbsp)
- Enter cup amount or select common fraction.
- View exact tablespoon count.
Worked Culinary Example
Scenario: Converting 3/4 cup into tablespoons.
- 1 cup = 16 tablespoons.
- 3/4 cup = 0.75 × 16 = 12 tablespoons.
Result: 3/4 cup = 12 tablespoons.
Quick Reference Conversion Table
| Cups | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 2 tablespoons |
| 1/4 cup | 4 tablespoons |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tablespoons |
| 2/3 cup | 10 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons |
| 3/4 cup | 12 tablespoons |
| 1 cup | 16 tablespoons |
Common Measuring Mistakes to Avoid
Confusing US and Australian tablespoons
A US tablespoon is 14.8 mL (16 tbsp/cup); an Australian tablespoon is 20 mL (12.5 tbsp/cup).
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Calculation Formula & Standards
1 US Cup = 16 US Tablespoons. 1/2 cup = 8 tbsp. 1/4 cup = 4 tbsp. 1/8 cup = 2 tbsp.