US cups to US tablespoons
Convert US cups to US tablespoons instantly.
US cups to US tablespoons (cup (US) to tbsp (US)) Converter
1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons
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- 1 cup (US) = 16 tbsp (US)
- 5 cup (US) = 80 tbsp (US)
- 10 cup (US) = 160 tbsp (US)
- 25 cup (US) = 400 tbsp (US)
- US cupscup (US)
- MillilitresmL
- US cupscup (US)
- US tablespoonstbsp (US)
- MillilitresmL
How it’s calculated
tbsp (US) = cup (US) × 16
- Multiply the value in US cups by 16.
- To go back, divide by 16 (or multiply by 0.0625).
- 1 cup (US) = 16 tbsp (US) · 1 tbsp (US) = 0.0625 cup (US)
Quick examples
1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons · 1 tbsp (US) = 0.0625 cup (US)
- 1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons
- 5 US cups = 80 US tablespoons
- 10 US cups = 160 US tablespoons
- 25 US cups = 400 US tablespoons
- 100 US cups = 1,600 US tablespoons
US cups to US tablespoons conversion table
| US cups (cup (US)) | US tablespoons (tbsp (US)) |
|---|---|
| 0.125 cup (US) | 2 tbsp (US) |
| 0.25 cup (US) | 4 tbsp (US) |
| 0.3333333333 cup (US) | 5.3333 tbsp (US) |
| 0.5 cup (US) | 8 tbsp (US) |
| 0.6666666667 cup (US) | 10.667 tbsp (US) |
| 0.75 cup (US) | 12 tbsp (US) |
| 1 cup (US) | 16 tbsp (US) |
| 1.5 cup (US) | 24 tbsp (US) |
| 2 cup (US) | 32 tbsp (US) |
| 3 cup (US) | 48 tbsp (US) |
| 4 cup (US) | 64 tbsp (US) |
| 5 cup (US) | 80 tbsp (US) |
| 6 cup (US) | 96 tbsp (US) |
| 8 cup (US) | 128 tbsp (US) |
About these units
US cup (cup (US))
US customary
1 cup (US) = 0.0002365882365 m³ (exact)
The US cup used in recipes: one sixteenth of a US gallon, about 236.59 mL. US nutrition labels round it to 240 mL.
Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44
US tablespoon (tbsp (US))
US customary
1 tbsp (US) ≈ 0.000014786765 m³
1/2 US fl oz = 14.78676478125 mL.
Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert US cups to US tablespoons?
Use tbsp (US) = cup (US) × 16. Multiply the value in US cups by 16.
How many US tablespoons are in 1 US cup?
1 US cup (cup (US)) equals 16 US tablespoons (tbsp (US)).
How many US cups are in 1 US tablespoon?
1 US tablespoon (tbsp (US)) equals 0.0625 US cups (cup (US)).
What is 10 cup (US) in tbsp (US)?
10 US cups = 160 US tablespoons.
Is the US cup a US or a UK unit?
This converter uses the US customary US cup. The US cup used in recipes: one sixteenth of a US gallon, about 236.59 mL. US nutrition labels round it to 240 mL. US and UK units with the same name can differ, so check which one your source uses.
Is the US tablespoon a US or a UK unit?
This converter uses the US customary US tablespoon. 1/2 US fl oz = 14.78676478125 mL. US and UK units with the same name can differ, so check which one your source uses.
What is a US cup?
The US cup used in recipes: one sixteenth of a US gallon, about 236.59 mL. US nutrition labels round it to 240 mL.
Related conversions
Formula: tbsp (US) = cup (US) × 16. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.