Cups to Tablespoons Converter
Convert US cups (cups) to tablespoons (tbsp) instantly. Type a value — the result updates as you type, and the swap button converts the other way.
Cups to Tablespoons formula
tbsp = cups × 16
1 US cup = 16 tablespoons · 1 tablespoon = 0.0625 US cups
To convert US cups to tablespoons, multiply the value by 16. For example, 0.25 cups:
tbsp = 0.25 × 16tbsp = 4
So 0.25 cups = 4 tbsp.
Mental math shortcut
This conversion is exact, so there is no need to estimate: just multiply by 16.
Cups to Tablespoons conversion table
Tablespoons back to Cups
The same values converted the other way, rounded for everyday use:
| Tablespoons | US cups |
|---|---|
| 2 tbsp | 0.125 cups |
| 4 tbsp | 0.25 cups |
| 5.28 tbsp | 0.33 cups |
| 8 tbsp | 0.5 cups |
| 10.72 tbsp | 0.67 cups |
| 12 tbsp | 0.75 cups |
| 16 tbsp | 1 cups |
| 24 tbsp | 1.5 cups |
About the units
US cups (cups)
A US customary cup is 8 US fluid ounces, about 236.6 ml. Nutrition labels use a rounded 240 ml cup; metric cups are 250 ml.
Tablespoons (tbsp)
A US tablespoon is 3 teaspoons or 1/2 fluid ounce, about 14.79 ml. (Australia uses a 20 ml tablespoon.)
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in a US cup?
One US cup equals 16 tablespoons.
What is 0.25 Cups in Tablespoons?
0.25 cups = 4 tbsp.
How do I convert Tablespoons back to Cups?
Divide the tablespoons by 16. Or use the Tablespoons to Cups converter.