Cups to tablespoons (tbsp) converter
Convert US cups to tablespoons: 1 cup = 16 tbsp.
1 US cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons.
Reference table
| Cups | Tbsp |
|---|---|
| 0.125 | 2 |
| 0.25 | 4 |
| 0.33 | 5.3 |
| 0.5 | 8 |
| 0.75 | 12 |
| 1 | 16 |
| 1.5 | 24 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 4 | 64 |
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When to use this converter
Helpful when scaling dressings: the original recipe uses cups but your spoon-measure jug only shows tablespoons.
Common mistakes to avoid
- 1 US cup = 16 tbsp; a metric cup (250 mL) gives ~16.7 tbsp.
- Level spoons for consistent results with dry ingredients.
Quick example 0.75 cup of dressing = 12 tbsp. Easy to portion directly into a bowl.