Tablespoons to Cups
Instantly convert Tablespoons (tbsp) to Cups. Enter a value below to get the result, or use our reference table and formula for quick calculations.
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Conversion Formula
To convert, use this formula:
cups = tbsp × 0.0625
Reverse Conversion
tbsp = cups × 16
Conversion Table
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Cups |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0625 |
| 2 | 0.125 |
| 3 | 0.1875 |
| 4 | 0.25 |
| 5 | 0.3125 |
| 6 | 0.375 |
| 8 | 0.5 |
| 10 | 0.625 |
| 12 | 0.75 |
| 14 | 0.875 |
| 16 | 1.0 |
Common Use Cases
👨🍳 Recipe Scaling — Scale recipes up or down with precise tbsp-to-cups conversion.
🍰 Baking Precision — Baking requires exact measurements for perfect results.
📖 Recipe Conversion — Convert between US cups and metric tablespoon measurements.
🥄 Meal Prep — Portion ingredients accurately with convenient measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 1 tablespoon?
1 tablespoon = 0.0625 cups (1/16 of a cup).
How many tablespoons in a cup?
16 tablespoons in 1 US cup.
US vs metric tablespoon?
US tbsp = 14.787 mL; metric tbsp = 15 mL.
How many tbsp in 1/4 cup?
1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons.
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