Cup to Tablespoon Converter
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How to convert cup to tablespoon
Enter your cooking measurement in cup and see the result in tablespoon instantly. Key reference points: 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons, 1 cup equals 16 tablespoons (237 mL), and 1 fluid ounce equals about 2 tablespoons.
The cup-to-tablespoon conversion (1:16) is one of the most frequently used in cooking, especially when halving or quartering recipes.
Need the opposite direction? Convert tablespoon to cup just as easily, or explore all our cooking volume conversions.
Common cup to tablespoon conversions
| Cup (cup) | Tablespoon (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15.9999 |
| 5 | 79.9997 |
| 10 | 159.999 |
| 25 | 399.999 |
| 50 | 799.997 |
| 100 | 1599.99 |
| 500 | 7999.97 |
| 1000 | 15999.9 |
Frequently asked questions
1 cup equals 15.9999 tablespoon.
Multiply by 15.9999. For example, 5 cup = 79.9997 tbsp.
3/4 cup equals 12 tablespoons. This is a very common measurement in baking recipes for butter, sugar and flour.
1 tablespoon equals 0.0625002 cup.
100 cup equals 1599.99 tablespoon.