Volume conversion
0.5 cups to tbsp
8 tbsp
0.5 US cups = 8 tablespoons. Exact factor: tbsp = cups × 16.
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The formula
tbsp = cups × 16
Worked example: 0.5 × 16 = 8 tbsp.
Values near 0.5 cups
| cups | tbsp |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 4 |
| 0.5this page | 8 |
| 0.75 | 12 |
| 1 | 16 |
| 1.25 | 20 |
| 1.5 | 24 |
| 1.75 | 28 |
Frequently asked
How do you convert US cups to tablespoons?
Apply the formula tbsp = cups × 16. Enter any value in the live converter above and the result updates as you type.
What is 0.5 cups in tbsp?
0.5 cups equals 8 tbsp. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 0.5 cups.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Sixteen tablespoons to the cup, so a quarter cup is exactly four tablespoons.