Convert Cups to Tablespoons
Cups to tablespoons — the exact ratio, a worked example and a live converter, all in your browser.
Result
Cups to Tablespoons formula
This is a fixed ratio — it's the same for every ingredient:
tablespoons = cups × 16
Worked example
1 cup = 16 tablespoons.
Cups to Tablespoons conversion table
| Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 4 |
| 0.5 | 8 |
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 4 | 64 |
| 8 | 128 |
Common uses
Useful for scaling recipes down or measuring when the cup measure is dirty — every fraction of a cup has an exact tablespoon count.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the formula to convert cups to tablespoons?
Multiply the number of cups by 16 (tablespoons = cups × 16). This ratio is fixed — it doesn't depend on the ingredient.
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
One cup equals 16 tablespoons (US customary sizes).
Which cup and spoon sizes does this use?
US customary sizes: 1 cup = 236.6 ml = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 8 fluid ounces. Metric and imperial cups differ slightly.