Tablespoons to Cups Converter
Convert tablespoons to cups instantly. 16 tablespoons = 1 cup.
Tablespoons to Cups Converter
Convert between tablespoons and cups
Quick conversions:
Tablespoons to Cups Chart
The formula: cups = tablespoons ÷ 16. Here are the conversions you'll reach for most often:
| Tablespoons | Cups |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 1/16 cup (3 tsp) |
| 2 tablespoons | ⅛ cup |
| 4 tablespoons | ¼ cup |
| 5⅓ tablespoons | ⅓ cup |
| 6 tablespoons | ⅜ cup |
| 8 tablespoons | ½ cup |
| 12 tablespoons | ¾ cup |
| 16 tablespoons | 1 cup |
| 32 tablespoons | 2 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
How many cups is 4 tablespoons?
4 tablespoons equals ¼ cup. This is one of the handiest kitchen conversions to remember.
How many cups is 8 tablespoons?
8 tablespoons equals ½ cup. That is also exactly one stick of butter in US recipes.
How many cups is 6 tablespoons?
6 tablespoons equals ⅜ cup — or more practically, ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons.
How do I convert tablespoons to cups?
Divide the number of tablespoons by 16. For example, 12 tablespoons ÷ 16 = ¾ cup.
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
There are 16 US tablespoons in a US cup. Note that an Australian tablespoon is larger (20ml vs 14.79ml), so Australian recipes use 12.5 tablespoons per metric cup.