Tablespoons to Cups Converter

Tablespoons to Cups Converter

US Cups
Milliliters
1 cup = 16 tbsp · 1 tbsp = 14.7868 mL

How to convert tablespoons to cups

To convert tablespoons to cups, divide by 16. There are exactly 16 tablespoons in every US cup. For example, 32 tbsp ÷ 16 = 2 cups. Going the other way, multiply cups by 16 to get tablespoons.

To convert tablespoons to milliliters, multiply by 14.7868. So 16 tbsp × 14.7868 = 236.588 mL (1 cup).

1 US cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 8 fl oz = 236.588 mL. This conversion is commonly needed for scaling cooking and baking recipes up or down.

Tablespoons to cups conversion table

Tablespoons (tbsp) US Cups Milliliters (mL)
1 tbsp0.0625 cups14.787 mL
2 tbsp0.125 cups29.574 mL
4 tbsp (¼ cup)0.25 cups59.147 mL
8 tbsp (½ cup)0.5 cups118.294 mL
12 tbsp (¾ cup)0.75 cups177.441 mL
16 tbsp (1 cup)1 cup236.588 mL
32 tbsp (2 cups)2 cups473.176 mL
64 tbsp (4 cups)4 cups946.353 mL

Frequently asked questions

How many tablespoons are in a cup?
There are exactly 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup. 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz = 236.588 mL.
How many cups is 8 tablespoons?
8 tablespoons = 0.5 cups = half a cup = 118.294 mL. Calculation: 8 ÷ 16 = 0.5 cups.
How many cups is 4 tablespoons?
4 tablespoons = 0.25 cups = quarter cup = 59.147 mL. Calculation: 4 ÷ 16 = 0.25 cups.
How many tablespoons is 0.75 cups?
0.75 cups = 12 tablespoons = 36 teaspoons = 177.441 mL. Calculation: 0.75 × 16 = 12 tbsp.
How many tablespoons is 2 cups?
2 cups = 32 tablespoons = 96 teaspoons = 473.176 mL. Calculation: 2 × 16 = 32 tbsp.