Cups to Tablespoons
1 cup = 16 tablespoons
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1 Cups = 16 Tablespoons
Explanation
One US cup equals 16 US tablespoons, so this converter helps express cups as spoonfuls while keeping the same customary definition.
Common Conversion Values
| Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | 4 |
| 1/3 | 5.3328 |
| 1/2 | 8 |
| 1 | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 24 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 48 |
How to use this hub
- Choose a converter family.
- If converting to/from grams from a volume unit, select an ingredient.
- For pure unit changes (volume↔volume or weight↔weight), use universal conversions.
If your conversion includes grams, you’ll choose an ingredient; otherwise you won’t.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
There are 16 US tablespoons in the standard 236.588 mL cup.
Why convert cups into tablespoons?
It helps when recipes mix cup measures with spoonful additions like spices, oils, or garnishes.