Tablespoons (tbsp) to cups converter
Convert tablespoons to US cups when scaling recipes.
16 tablespoons equal 1 US cup.
Reference table
| Tbsp | Cups |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.06 |
| 2 | 0.13 |
| 4 | 0.25 |
| 6 | 0.38 |
| 8 | 0.50 |
| 10 | 0.63 |
| 12 | 0.75 |
| 16 | 1.00 |
| 24 | 1.50 |
| 32 | 2.00 |
| 48 | 3.00 |
| 64 | 4.00 |
1 tbsp = 15 mL.
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When to use this converter
Helpful when a recipe is written in tablespoons and you prefer cup marks on your jug.
Common mistakes to avoid
- 16 tbsp = 1 US cup. If your cup is metric (250 mL), 1 cup = about 16.67 tbsp.
- Level spoons when working with leaveners or cocoa.
Quick example 12 tbsp of batter ≈ 0.75 cup. Good for portioning pancake batter evenly.