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 cup
2 tablespoons⅛ cup
3 tablespoons¼ cup
4 tablespoons¼ cup
5 tablespoons⅓ cup
10 tablespoons⅝ cup
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
4 tablespoons equals ¼ cup. This is one of the handiest kitchen conversions to remember.