Convert US Cup to Tablespoon
Use this free converter to change us cups (cup) into tablespoons (tbsp). Us cup and tablespoon both measure volume. As a quick reference, 1 cup equals 16 tbsp, and 1 tbsp equals 0.0625 cup.
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Tablespoon (tbsp)
16
1 cup = 16 tbsp
Volume conversion table
| US Cup | Tablespoon |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.16 |
| 0.1 | 1.6 |
| 0.5 | 8 |
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 20 | 320 |
| 25 | 400 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 100 | 1600 |
| 1,000 | 16000 |
How to convert US Cup to Tablespoon
Multiply the us cup value by 16 to get tablespoons.
- Enter the number of us cups you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in tablespoons.
- Worked example: 15 cup × 16 = 240 tbsp.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (tablespoon to us cup).
About these units
US Cup (cup)
- Definition
- A US cup is a cooking measure of volume equal to about 236.6 milliliters, or 8 US fluid ounces.
- History
- It was popularised by American cookbooks to standardise home recipes.
- Current use
- Cups are the standard volume measure in US recipes for both liquids and dry ingredients.
Tablespoon (tbsp)
- Definition
- A tablespoon (tbsp) is a cooking measure equal to about 14.79 milliliters in the US, or three teaspoons.
- History
- It evolved from the everyday serving spoon and was standardised for recipes.
- Current use
- Tablespoons measure ingredients in cooking and dosing of liquid medicines.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in a us cup?
There are 16 tbsp in 1 cup. To convert, multiply the number of us cups by 16.
How do I convert us cups to tablespoons?
Multiply the us cup value by 16 to get tablespoons. For example, 10 cup = 160 tbsp.
Is this us cup-to-tablespoon converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert US Cup to other volume units
| Unit | 1 US Cup equals |
|---|---|
| Liter (L) | 0.23658824 L |
| Milliliter (mL) | 236.58824 mL |
| Cubic Meter (m³) | 0.00023658824 m³ |
| Cubic Centimeter (cm³) | 236.58824 cm³ |
| US Gallon (gal) | 0.0625 gal |
| Imperial Gallon (imp gal) | 0.052042137 imp gal |
| US Quart (qt) | 0.25 qt |
| US Pint (pt) | 0.5 pt |
| US Fluid Ounce (fl oz) | 8 fl oz |
| Tablespoon (tbsp) | 16 tbsp |
| Teaspoon (tsp) | 48 tsp |