Convert US cups to tablespoons
1 cup = 16 tbsp. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 US cup equals
tablespoons
1 cup = 16 tbsp
The formula
US cups and tablespoons both measure volume from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
tbsp = cup × 16
Going the other way? Convert tablespoons to US cups.
US cups to tablespoons table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| US cups (cup) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 4 | 64 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 6 | 96 |
| 7 | 112 |
| 8 | 128 |
| 9 | 144 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 15 | 240 |
| 20 | 320 |
| 25 | 400 |
| 30 | 480 |
| 40 | 640 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 75 | 1,200 |
| 100 | 1,600 |
| 250 | 4,000 |
| 500 | 8,000 |
| 1,000 | 16,000 |
Questions people ask
- How many tablespoons are in a US cup?
- One US cup equals 16 tablespoons.
- How do I convert US cups to tablespoons by hand?
- Multiply the number of US cups by 16. For a rough check, 16 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 US cup in tablespoons?
- 1 US cup is 16 tablespoons.
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