Cups to Tablespoons Converter (Cups ⇄ Tbsp)
Convert US cups to tablespoons instantly for cooking, baking, and recipe scaling. 1 cup = 16 tablespoons (tbsp), 1/2 cup = 8 tbsp, 1/4 cup = 4 tbsp. This converter is perfect for adjusting recipe quantities and converting between measuring cups and spoons.
Cups ⇄ Tablespoons Calculator
Convert US cup to tablespoon (tbsp) and back. Perfect for fast cooking & baking conversions.
Key fact: 1 cup = 16 tbsp • 1 tbsp = 3 teaspoons
How many tablespoons in 1 cup?
1 cup = 16 tablespoons (tbsp)
This is a standard US volume measurement. One cup always equals exactly 16 tablespoons.
Complete Cups to Tablespoons Conversion Chart
Quick reference table for converting US cups to tablespoons. All measurements use the standard US cup (16 tbsp).
Fractional Cup Measurements
| Cups | Tablespoons (tbsp) | Teaspoons (tsp) |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16 cup | 1 tbsp | 3 tsp |
| 1/8 cup | 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| 1/4 cup | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp | 16 tsp |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp |
| 2/3 cup | 10 tbsp + 2 tsp | 32 tsp |
| 3/4 cup | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp |
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp |
Whole Cup Measurements
| Cups | Tablespoons (tbsp) | Fluid Ounces (fl oz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp | 8 fl oz |
| 1.5 cups | 24 tbsp | 12 fl oz |
| 2 cups | 32 tbsp | 16 fl oz (1 pint) |
| 3 cups | 48 tbsp | 24 fl oz |
| 4 cups | 64 tbsp | 32 fl oz (1 quart) |
Tablespoons to Cups
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Cups | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.0625 cups (1/16) | Vanilla extract, spices |
| 2 tbsp | 0.125 cups (1/8) | Butter, oil for sautéing |
| 4 tbsp | 0.25 cups (1/4) | Cocoa powder, butter |
| 8 tbsp | 0.5 cups (1/2) | 1 stick butter, sour cream |
| 12 tbsp | 0.75 cups (3/4) | Chopped nuts, cheese |
| 16 tbsp | 1 cup | Standard cup measurement |
| 24 tbsp | 1.5 cups | Recipe scaling |
| 32 tbsp | 2 cups | 1 pint |