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.