Convert Cup (US) (cup_us) to Tablespoon (tbsp) instantly. Recipe measurement conversion.
| Unit | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| cup_metric | Cup (Metric) | — |
| tbsp | Tablespoon | — |
| tsp | Teaspoon | — |
| ml | Millilitre | — |
| l | Litre | — |
| fl_oz | Fluid Ounce | — |
| pint | Pint (US) | — |
1 cup = 16 tbsp
Reverse: tbsp × 0.0625 = cup
Factor: 1 cup = 16 tbsp
| Cup (US) (cup) | Tablespoon (tbsp) | Common Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0052 cup | 0.0833 tbsp | ¼ tsp |
| 0.0104 cup | 0.1667 tbsp | ½ tsp |
| 0.0208 cup | 0.3333 tbsp | 1 tsp |
| 0.0625 cup | 1 tbsp | 1 tbsp |
| 0.125 cup | 2 tbsp | 2 tbsp (⅛ cup) |
| 0.25 cup | 4 tbsp | ¼ cup |
| 0.3333 cup | 5.333 tbsp | ⅓ cup |
| 0.5 cup | 8 tbsp | ½ cup |
| 0.6667 cup | 10.67 tbsp | ⅔ cup |
| 0.75 cup | 12 tbsp | ¾ cup |
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp | 1 cup |
| 2 cup | 32 tbsp | 1 pint (2 cups) |
| 4 cup | 64 tbsp | 1 quart (4 cups) |
| 2.113 cup | 33.81 tbsp | ½ litre |
| 4.227 cup | 67.63 tbsp | 1 litre |
1 cup = 16 tablespoons. Exact.
¼ cup = 4 tbsp; ⅓ cup = 5⅓ tbsp; ½ cup = 8 tbsp; ¾ cup = 12 tbsp.
tbsp ÷ 16 = cups.
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The US cup is defined as exactly 236.588 mL (8 US fl oz). It is the standard volume measure in American recipes and has been used since the late 19th century, when standardized cooking measures were promoted by domestic science educators like Fannie Farmer.
The US cup = 16 US tablespoons = 48 US teaspoons = 8 fl oz = ½ US pint. American baking relies heavily on cup measures for both liquid and dry ingredients, though professional bakers prefer weight for precision.
Interesting fact: Fannie Farmer's 1896 'Boston Cooking-School Cook Book' was the first to insist on level measurements (not heaped) using standardized cups and spoons, revolutionizing recipe writing and making cooking reproducible for home cooks.
The US tablespoon is defined as exactly 14.7868 mL (½ fl oz). It equals 3 US teaspoons. The word 'tablespoon' dates to the 18th century when spoons were standardized by size relative to cutlery.
Tablespoon sizes vary internationally: US = 14.79 mL; Australian = 20 mL; UK = 17.76 mL (traditional). These differences matter for strong flavors: a US vs Australian tablespoon of salt differs by 35%.
Interesting fact: Before standardized measuring spoons, recipes called for 'a tablespoon of butter' or 'a dessertspoon of sugar' using common cutlery. These were wildly inconsistent — silverware tablespoons ranged from 12 to 18 mL — making old recipes notoriously unreliable.
The US cup chain: 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz = 236.6 ml = ½ pint. Note: metric cups (Australia) = 250 ml; UK tablespoon = 17.76 ml vs US 14.79 ml. Always check which measurement system a recipe uses.
Factor: 1 cup = 16 tbsp. Reverse: tbsp × 0.0625 = cup.