Tablespoons to Cups Converter
US Cups
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Milliliters
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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 tbsp | 0.0625 cups | 14.787 mL |
| 2 tbsp | 0.125 cups | 29.574 mL |
| 4 tbsp (¼ cup) | 0.25 cups | 59.147 mL |
| 8 tbsp (½ cup) | 0.5 cups | 118.294 mL |
| 12 tbsp (¾ cup) | 0.75 cups | 177.441 mL |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 1 cup | 236.588 mL |
| 32 tbsp (2 cups) | 2 cups | 473.176 mL |
| 64 tbsp (4 cups) | 4 cups | 946.353 mL |