Convert Cup to Tablespoon

One cup equals 16 tbsp. This converter allows you to easily convert between Cup and Tablespoon in real time.

Formula

cup × 16 = tbsp

Example: 1 cup = 16 tbsp

What is Cup?

The cup is a unit of volume used primarily in American cooking, defined as exactly 0.2365882365 liters, or half a US pint. Nearly all American recipes measure both liquid and dry ingredients in cups. One cup equals 8 US fluid ounces or approximately 236.6 milliliters. It is important to note that cup sizes vary by country: the Japanese cup is 200 mL, the Australian cup is 250 mL, and the Canadian metric cup is also 250 mL.

What is Tablespoon?

The tablespoon is a unit of volume commonly used in cooking, defined in the US system as exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters, or half a US fluid ounce. American recipes frequently call for tablespoons of ingredients such as oil, butter, and sauces. The abbreviation "tbsp" distinguishes it from the smaller teaspoon ("tsp"). Note that tablespoon sizes vary by country: the Australian tablespoon is 20 mL, while the metric tablespoon used in some countries is exactly 15 mL.