Kitchen Reference

Tbsp to Cups & Cups to Tbsp
Conversion Chart

Complete reference for tablespoon and cup conversions · 1 cup = 16 tablespoons

Formulatbsp ÷ 16 = cups
Formulacups × 16 = tbsp
Base unit1 cup = 16 tbsp
Base unit1 tbsp = 0.0625 cups
Tablespoons → Cups
Tbsp Cups (decimal) Cups (fraction)
Cups → Tablespoons
Cups Tbsp Cups (decimal)
Common Cup Fractions Quick Reference
Cup Fraction Tablespoons Teaspoons Fluid Oz Milliliters (approx)
1/8 cup2 tbsp6 tsp1 fl oz30 ml
1/4 cup4 tbsp12 tsp2 fl oz59 ml
1/3 cup5 tbsp + 1 tsp16 tsp2.67 fl oz79 ml
1/2 cup8 tbsp24 tsp4 fl oz118 ml
2/3 cup10 tbsp + 2 tsp32 tsp5.33 fl oz158 ml
3/4 cup12 tbsp36 tsp6 fl oz177 ml
1 cup16 tbsp48 tsp8 fl oz237 ml
1 1/2 cups24 tbsp72 tsp12 fl oz355 ml
2 cups32 tbsp96 tsp16 fl oz473 ml

All conversions based on the US standard: 1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 8 fl oz. For culinary use only.