Cups to Tablespoons Converter

Convert kitchen measurements from cups to tablespoons instantly using the US customary standard. Perfect for scaling recipes, swapping measuring tools, or translating online cooking instructions.

Enter volume in US cups; decimal values are allowed for half or partial cups

For kitchen estimates; check recipe requirements for precision.

Examples

  • 1.25 cups ⇒ 20 tablespoons
  • 0.5 cup ⇒ 8 tbsp
  • 2.25 cups ⇒ 36 tbsp
  • 0.33 cup (roughly 1/3 cup) ⇒ 5.28 tablespoons

FAQ

Is this US measurement?

Yes, it uses US customary units.

How many tablespoons in a half cup?

There are 8 tablespoons in a half cup.

Can I convert back to cups?

Divide tablespoons by 16 to get cups.

Does it work for liquid and dry ingredients?

Yes, tablespoons measure volume. For dry ingredients, scoop and level to avoid packing more volume than intended.

Additional Information

  • The US culinary standard defines 1 cup as 16 tablespoons or 236.588 mL.
  • To convert to teaspoons, multiply the tablespoon result by 3 (since 1 tbsp = 3 tsp).
  • UK and metric recipes may use a 250 mL cup; adjust by multiplying cups by 16.2307 to get metric tablespoons.
  • Dry ingredients can settle—use the spoon-and-level method for accurate baking measurements.

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