Cups to tablespoons
One cup equals 16 tbsp. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.
Result
The same value in every unit
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Common values
| cups | tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 48 tbsp |
| 5 cup | 80 tbsp |
| 10 cup | 160 tbsp |
| 15 cup | 240 tbsp |
| 20 cup | 320 tbsp |
| 25 cup | 400 tbsp |
| 50 cup | 800 tbsp |
| 100 cup | 1600 tbsp |
| 500 cup | 8000 tbsp |
| 1000 cup | 16000 tbsp |
How to use
- Enter the number of cups in the field.
- The result in tablespoons updates on every keystroke.
- Use the table below for the values people look up most often.
Formula and reverse conversion
The formula
To convert by hand: tbsp = cup × 16. Going back the other way, one tbsp is 0.0625 cup.
Where the odd number comes from
The factor is not a round number because the imperial units are defined through the metric ones by international agreement: an inch is exactly 25.4 mm and a pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg. Everything else follows from those definitions.
tbsp = cup × 16
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in one cups?
One cup is 16 tbsp.
How do I convert cups to tablespoons?
Multiply by the factor: tbsp = cup × 16.
Is the result exact?
The factors are the exact legal definitions, and up to ten significant digits are kept in the answer. Rounding happens only in the display.
How do I convert tablespoons back to cups?
One tbsp is 0.0625 cup — or open the reverse page linked below.