Convert Tablespoons to Cups

Tablespoons to cups — the exact ratio, a worked example and a live converter, all in your browser.

Result

Tablespoons to Cups formula

This is a fixed ratio — it's the same for every ingredient:

cups = tablespoons × 0.063

Worked example

1 tablespoon = 0.063 cups.

Tablespoons to Cups conversion table

Tablespoons Cups
0.25 0.016
0.5 0.031
1 0.063
2 0.125
4 0.25
8 0.5

Common uses

Handy for scaling a recipe up, or when an ingredient list totals many tablespoons and you'd rather measure once in cups.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the formula to convert tablespoons to cups?

Multiply the number of tablespoons by 0.063 (cups = tablespoons × 0.063). This ratio is fixed — it doesn't depend on the ingredient.

How many cups are in a tablespoon?

One tablespoon equals 0.063 cups (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.