How to use Cups to Tablespoons
- Type a value in US cups.
- The result in tablespoons appears instantly.
- Type in the second box to convert the other way.
How to convert US cups to tablespoons
Multiply the value in US cups by 16. Formula: tbsp = cup × 16. Example: 10 cup × 16 = 160 tbsp.
Common US cups to tablespoons conversions
5 cup = 80 tbsp. 25 cup = 400 tbsp. 50 cup = 800 tbsp. 100 cup = 1,600 tbsp.
Quick mental math
Quick rule: 1 US cup is exactly 16 tablespoons, so ½ cup = 8 tbsp and ¼ cup = 4 tbsp.
Where is cup to tbsp conversion used?
Volume conversions are needed for cooking and baking with American recipes, measuring medicine doses, comparing drink and bottle sizes, and calculating fuel in liters or gallons.
What are US cups?
A US cup is 8 US fluid ounces, about 236.6 milliliters. It is the standard measure in American recipes.
What are tablespoons?
A US tablespoon is about 14.79 milliliters (3 teaspoons). It is used for cooking and medicine doses.
US cups to tablespoons conversion table
| US cups (cup) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 4 | 64 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 6 | 96 |
| 8 | 128 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 12 | 192 |
| 16 | 256 |
| 20 | 320 |
| 25 | 400 |
| 32 | 512 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 100 | 1,600 |
| 250 | 4,000 |
| 500 | 8,000 |
| 1,000 | 16,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in 1 US cup?
1 US cup = 16 tablespoons (1 cup = 16 tbsp).
How many US cups are in 1 tablespoon?
1 tablespoon = 0.0625 US cups (1 tbsp = 0.0625 cup).
What is 10 cup in tablespoons?
10 cup = 160 tbsp.
What is 100 cup in tablespoons?
100 cup = 1,600 tbsp.
Is the cup to tbsp conversion exact?
Yes for US units: the US gallon is defined as exactly 3.785411784 liters, and cups, fluid ounces and spoons are exact fractions of it. UK (imperial) gallons and fluid ounces are different sizes.
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