Volume conversion
1 cup to tbsp
16 tbsp
1 US cups = 16 tablespoons. Exact factor: tbsp = cups × 16.
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The formula
tbsp = cups × 16
Worked example: 1 × 16 = 16 tbsp.
Values near 1 cup
| cups | tbsp |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 4 |
| 0.5 | 8 |
| 0.75 | 12 |
| 1this page | 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 1 cup in tbsp?
1 cup equals 16 tbsp. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 1 cup.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Sixteen tablespoons to the cup, so a quarter cup is exactly four tablespoons.