Cooking Measurements converter
Cups to Tablespoons Converter
Convert US cups to tablespoons for precise measuring.
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1 US cup = 16 tbsp
Also equals
16tbsp
48tsp
8US fl oz
236.588237mL
0.236588L
Conversion formula
tbsp = cups × 161 CUP equals 16 TBSP.
US Cup to US Tablespoon table
| US Cup (US cup) | US Tablespoon (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.16 |
| 0.1 | 1.6 |
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 20 | 320 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 100 | 1,600 |
| 1,000 | 16,000 |
About this conversion
This converter uses the displayed definition for us cup and its recognized relationship to us tablespoon. Calculations retain full precision internally, and only the visible result is rounded. You can swap the conversion direction without changing the underlying standard.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert cup to tbsp?+
tbsp = cups × 16. The result is rounded for display only.
Why do ingredient conversions vary?+
Different ingredients have different densities. A cup of flour weighs less than a cup of sugar because flour is less dense.
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