Volume conversion
3 cups to tbsp
48 tbsp
3 US cups = 48 tablespoons. Exact factor: tbsp = cups × 16.
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The formula
tbsp = cups × 16
Worked example: 3 × 16 = 48 tbsp.
Values near 3 cups
| cups | tbsp |
|---|---|
| 2.25 | 36 |
| 2.5 | 40 |
| 2.75 | 44 |
| 3this page | 48 |
| 3.25 | 52 |
| 3.5 | 56 |
| 3.75 | 60 |
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 3 cups in tbsp?
3 cups equals 48 tbsp. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 3 cups.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Sixteen tablespoons to the cup, so a quarter cup is exactly four tablespoons.