Cup to Tablespoon Converter (cup to tbsp)

How to Convert Cup to Tablespoon

Formula: Tablespoon = Cup × 15.99999998

Example: 1 cup = 15.99999998 tbsp

You can also use the interactive converter above. Simply enter any Cup value and the equivalent Tablespoon value will appear instantly. Click the ⇄ button to reverse the conversion.

A little context on Cup and Tablespoon helps this conversion stick, along with some frequently asked questions below.

Step-by-step example — Convert 1 cup to tbsp:

What is Cup and Tablespoon?

A Cup is a US customary cooking volume unit, equal to about 236.6 milliliters, used throughout American recipes.

A Tablespoon (tbsp) is a cooking volume unit, equal to about 14.79 milliliters in the US.

Real World Uses of Cup to Tablespoon Conversion

• Cup: Commonly used for portioning food in nutrition and diet tracking.
• Tablespoon: Commonly used for measuring cooking oil, butter and sauces in recipes.
• Cup: Commonly used in US recipes for measuring flour, sugar and liquid ingredients.
• Tablespoon: Commonly used in cooking recipes to measure oils, spices and small liquid amounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the formula to convert Cup to Tablespoon?

The formula is: Tablespoon = Cup x 15.99999998. Multiply any Cup value by 15.99999998 to get the equivalent in Tablespoon.

What is 1 Cup in Tablespoon?

1 cup = 15.99999998 tbsp.

How many Cup are in 1 Tablespoon?

1 tbsp = 0.062500000078125 cup.

Is Cup bigger or smaller than Tablespoon?

Cup is bigger than Tablespoon. 1 Cup = 15.99999998 tbsp.

What is 2 cup in tbsp?

2 cup = 31.99945898 tbsp.

What is 4 tbsp in cup?

4 tbsp = 0.2500042268 cup.

Is a US cup the same everywhere?

No — a US cup (236.6 mL) differs slightly from the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 mL), so recipes can vary slightly depending on origin.