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Convert Tablespoon (US) to Cup (US).

Input the value of tablespoons (us) below to convert instantly to cups (us) with standard conversions, definitions, and equations.

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Value in Cups (US) = Value in Tablespoons (US) × 0.0625 Multiply the value in tablespoons (us) by the conversion factor 0.0625.

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Overview

About converting tablespoons (us) to cups (us)

Tablespoons to cups is the scaling conversion cooks use when a recipe lists small spoon amounts but you need to batch them into cup quantities.

In US measures there are exactly 16 tablespoons in a cup, so converting tablespoons to cups means dividing by 16. So 4 tablespoons is 1/4 cup, 8 tablespoons is 1/2 cup, and 16 tablespoons is a full cup.

These clean fractions are why US recipes lean on tablespoons and cups together — the system is built so that common spoon amounts map neatly onto cup fractions. It makes halving or doubling a recipe straightforward without reaching for a calculator.

Practical Tips

Anchors: 16 tbsp = 1 cup, 8 tbsp = 1/2 cup, 4 tbsp = 1/4 cup.
3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon, so 48 teaspoons also make a cup.

How to Convert Tablespoons (US) to Cups (US)

To convert tablespoon (us) to cup (us), we use the official conversion formulas. Below is the mathematical formula, plain-English explanation, and a worked example.

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# Mathematical Formula

Value in Cups (US) = Value in Tablespoons (US) × 0.0625

# Worked Example (5 tbsp)

5 tbsp × 0.0625 = 0.3125 c

What is a Tablespoon (US)?

Tablespoon (US) (tbsp)

Culinary unit representing 3 teaspoons or 1/2 fluid ounce.

What is a Cup (US)?

Cup (US) (c)

Standard US measuring cup, equal to 8 fluid ounces.

Tablespoon (US) to Cup (US) Conversion Table

Tablespoon (US) (tbsp)	Cup (US) (c)
1 tbsp	0.0625 c
2 tbsp	0.125 c
3 tbsp	0.1875 c
5 tbsp	0.3125 c
10 tbsp	0.625 c
15 tbsp	0.9375 c
20 tbsp	1.25 c
25 tbsp	1.5625 c
50 tbsp	3.125 c
100 tbsp	6.25 c
250 tbsp	15.62499 c
500 tbsp	31.24999 c
1000 tbsp	62.49998 c

Cup (US) to Tablespoon (US) Conversion Table

Cup (US) (c)	Tablespoon (US) (tbsp)
1 c	16.00001 tbsp
2 c	32.00001 tbsp
3 c	48.00002 tbsp
5 c	80.00003 tbsp
10 c	160.00005 tbsp
15 c	240.00008 tbsp
20 c	320.00011 tbsp
25 c	400.00014 tbsp
50 c	800.00027 tbsp
100 c	1600.00054 tbsp
250 c	4000.00135 tbsp
500 c	8000.00271 tbsp
1000 c	16000.00541 tbsp

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert tablespoons (us) to cups (us)?

Multiply the value in tablespoons (us) by the conversion factor 0.0625. For example, to convert 5 tablespoons (us) to cups (us): 5 × 0.0625 = 0.3125 c.

What is the conversion factor from tablespoon (us) to cup (us)?

The conversion factor is 0.0625. One tablespoon (us) is equal to 0.0625 cups (us).

What is the reverse conversion from cup (us) to tablespoon (us)?

To convert cups (us) back to tablespoons (us), multiply by 16.000005 (or divide the value by 0.0625). One cup (us) is equal to 16.000005 tablespoons (us).

How many tablespoons are in a cup?

There are exactly 16 tablespoons in a standard US cup.

How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?

There are exactly 3 teaspoons in one tablespoon.

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