Tablespoon to Cup Conversion - Free tbsp ⇄ cup Converter
Convert between tablespoons (tbsp) and cups (c) with precision using standard volume measurements
Need a fast and accurate way to convert tablespoons to cups or vice versa? Our tbsp ⇄ cup converter gives instant results. Enter the value and get precise answers anytime.
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Tablespoon (tbsp)
A tablespoon is a common kitchen unit of volume in the US customary system. It is often used to measure small amounts of both dry and liquid ingredients.
Key Facts About Tablespoons
- Exact value: 1 tablespoon = 14.7868 milliliters.
- Relationship to other units: 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons.
- Common abbreviation: tbsp or T.
- Notation tips: Always use proper measuring spoons, not dining spoons.
Cup (cup)
A cup is a larger kitchen measurement unit used in cooking and baking. It is also part of the US customary system.
Key Facts About Cups
- Exact value: 1 US cup = 236.588 milliliters
- Relationship to other units: 1 cup = 16 tablespoons.
- Common abbreviation: cup.
- Notation tips: Use dry measuring cups for flour and sugar, liquid measuring cups for water, oil, and milk.
Tablespoon to Cup Conversion Formula
Formula:
Cups = Tablespoons ÷ 16
Tablespoon to Cup Conversion Example
16 tablespoons to cups
Step 1: Formula = cups = tbsp ÷ 16
Step 2: Substitute = 16 ÷ 16
Step 3: Result = 1 cup
32 tablespoons to cups
Step 1: cups = tbsp ÷ 16
Step 2: Substitute = 32 ÷ 16
Step 3: Result = 2 cups
48 tablespoons to cups
Step 1: cups = tbsp ÷ 16
Step 2: Substitute = 48 ÷ 16
Step 3: Result = 3 cups
Cup to Tablespoon Conversion Formula
Formula:
Tablespoons = Cups × 16
Examples
1 cup to tablespoons
Step 1: Formula = tbsp = cups × 16
Step 2: Substitute = 1 × 16
Step 3: Result = 16 tbsp
2.5 cups to tablespoons
Step 1: tbsp = cups × 16
Step 2: Substitute = 2.5 × 16
Step 3: Result = 40 tbsp
0.5 cup to tablespoons
Step 1: tbsp = cups × 16
Step 2: Substitute = 0.5 × 16
Step 3: Result = 8 tbsp
Applications of Tablespoon and Cup Conversions
- Cooking and baking: Convert recipes accurately.
- Scaling recipes: Double or reduce ingredient amounts with ease.
- Nutrition: Track serving sizes for meal planning.
- International cooking: Adjust recipes written in different units.
Quick Reference Table for Tablespoons ⇄ Cups Conversion
Tablespoons (tbsp) | Cups (cup) | Cups (cup) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
8 tbsp | 0.5 cup | 0.25 cup | 4 tbsp |
16 tbsp | 1 cup | 0.5 cup | 8 tbsp |
24 tbsp | 1.5 cups | 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
32 tbsp | 2 cups | 2 cups | 32 tbsp |
48 tbsp | 3 cups | 3 cups | 48 tbsp |
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