Tablespoons to Cups Converter

Convert tablespoons to cups instantly. 16 tablespoons = 1 cup.

Tablespoons to Cups Converter

Convert between tablespoons and cups

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Quick conversions:

1 tablespoon⅛ cups
2 tablespoons⅛ cups
3 tablespoons¼ cups
4 tablespoons¼ cups
5 tablespoons⅓ cups
10 tablespoons⅝ cups

Tablespoons to Cups Chart

The formula: cups = tablespoons ÷ 16. Here are the conversions you'll reach for most often:

TablespoonsCups
1 tablespoon1/16 cup (3 tsp)
2 tablespoons⅛ cup
4 tablespoons¼ cup
5⅓ tablespoons⅓ cup
6 tablespoons⅜ cup
8 tablespoons½ cup
12 tablespoons¾ cup
16 tablespoons1 cup
32 tablespoons2 cups

When to Measure in Tablespoons vs Cups

Below ¼ cup (4 tablespoons), spoon measurements are more accurate than trying to eyeball a partially-filled cup. Above ½ cup, switch to cup measures — counting out 10+ tablespoons invites mistakes. And for dry ingredients in baking, weight is always the most accurate option: see our grams to cups converter.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 tablespoons equals ¼ cup. This is one of the handiest kitchen conversions to remember.

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