Tablespoons to cups
One tbsp equals 0.0625 cup. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.
Result
The same value in every unit
| Unit | Value |
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Common values
| tablespoons | cups |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.0625 cup |
| 2 tbsp | 0.125 cup |
| 3 tbsp | 0.1875 cup |
| 5 tbsp | 0.3125 cup |
| 10 tbsp | 0.625 cup |
| 15 tbsp | 0.9375 cup |
| 20 tbsp | 1.25 cup |
| 25 tbsp | 1.5625 cup |
| 50 tbsp | 3.125 cup |
| 100 tbsp | 6.25 cup |
| 500 tbsp | 31.25 cup |
| 1000 tbsp | 62.5 cup |
How to use
- Enter the number of tablespoons in the field.
- The result in cups 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: cup = tbsp ÷ 16. Going back the other way, one cup is 16 tbsp.
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.
cup = tbsp ÷ 16
Frequently asked questions
How many cups are in one tablespoons?
One tbsp is 0.0625 cup.
How do I convert tablespoons to cups?
Multiply by the factor: cup = tbsp ÷ 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 cups back to tablespoons?
One cup is 16 tbsp — or open the reverse page linked below.