US cups to US tablespoons
1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons · 1 tbsp (US) = 0.0625 cup (US)
1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons
How it’s calculated
tbsp (US) = cup (US) × 16
- Multiply the value in US cups by 16.
- To go back, divide by 16 (or multiply by 0.0625).
- 1 cup (US) = 16 tbsp (US) · 1 tbsp (US) = 0.0625 cup (US)
Show worked solutionFactor, unit cancellation and rounding, step by step
Find the conversion factor
By definition 1 cup (US) = 0.0002365882365 m³ and 1 tbsp (US) = 0.00001478676478125 m³, so 1 cup (US) = 16 tbsp (US). Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44.
Multiply by the factor written as a fraction
Put cup (US) in the denominator so it cancels, leaving tbsp (US).
Calculate (unrounded)
Round the answer
Rounded to 5 significant figures.
Answer: 16 tbsp (US)
1 cup (US) in other units
Batch convert cup (US) → tbsp (US)
- 1 cup (US) = 16 tbsp (US)
- 5 cup (US) = 80 tbsp (US)
- 10 cup (US) = 160 tbsp (US)
- 25 cup (US) = 400 tbsp (US)
Quick examples
- 1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons
- 5 US cups = 80 US tablespoons
- 10 US cups = 160 US tablespoons
- 25 US cups = 400 US tablespoons
- 100 US cups = 1,600 US tablespoons
About these units
US cup (cup (US))
US customary
US customary cup: 1/16 US gallon = 236.588 236 5 mL. (US nutrition labels use a 240 mL "legal cup".)
1 cup (US) = 0.0002365882365 m³
Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44
US tablespoon (tbsp (US))
US customary
1/2 US fl oz = 14.786 764 781 25 mL.
1 tbsp (US) = 0.00001478676478 m³
Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44
US cups to US tablespoons conversion table
| US cups (cup (US)) | US tablespoons (tbsp (US)) |
|---|---|
| 0.125 cup (US) | 2 tbsp (US) |
| 0.25 cup (US) | 4 tbsp (US) |
| 0.3333333333 cup (US) | 5.3333 tbsp (US) |
| 0.5 cup (US) | 8 tbsp (US) |
| 0.6666666667 cup (US) | 10.667 tbsp (US) |
| 0.75 cup (US) | 12 tbsp (US) |
| 1 cup (US) | 16 tbsp (US) |
| 1.5 cup (US) | 24 tbsp (US) |
| 2 cup (US) | 32 tbsp (US) |
| 3 cup (US) | 48 tbsp (US) |
| 4 cup (US) | 64 tbsp (US) |
| 5 cup (US) | 80 tbsp (US) |
| 6 cup (US) | 96 tbsp (US) |
| 8 cup (US) | 128 tbsp (US) |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert US cups to US tablespoons?
Use tbsp (US) = cup (US) × 16. Multiply the value in US cups by 16.
How many US tablespoons are in 1 US cup?
1 US cup (cup (US)) equals 16 US tablespoons (tbsp (US)).
How many US cups are in 1 US tablespoon?
1 US tablespoon (tbsp (US)) equals 0.0625 US cups (cup (US)).
What is 10 cup (US) in tbsp (US)?
10 US cups = 160 US tablespoons.
Is the US cup a US or a UK unit?
This converter uses the US customary US cup. US customary cup: 1/16 US gallon = 236.588 236 5 mL. (US nutrition labels use a 240 mL "legal cup".) US and UK units with the same name can differ, so check which one your source uses.
Is the US tablespoon a US or a UK unit?
This converter uses the US customary US tablespoon. 1/2 US fl oz = 14.786 764 781 25 mL. US and UK units with the same name can differ, so check which one your source uses.
What is a US cup?
US customary cup: 1/16 US gallon = 236.588 236 5 mL. (US nutrition labels use a 240 mL "legal cup".)
Formula: tbsp (US) = cup (US) × 16. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.