Trying to figure out how many tablespoons are in a cup? It comes out to 16 — a handy number to keep in mind whether you’re baking, cooking, or just scaling a recipe up or down.
No need to do the math yourself every time. Just plug in your measurement and get an accurate, reliable answer in seconds — perfect for whatever you’ve got cooking.
Formula
Converting cups to tablespoons is pretty straightforward once you know the number.
- Formula: Tablespoons = Cups × 16
- 1 US cup = 16 tablespoons
- 1 US tablespoon = 0.0625 cups
Want to go from cups to tablespoons? Just multiply your cup amount by 16. Need to go the other way? Divide your tablespoons by 16 and you’ll land back on cups.
Doesn’t really matter what you’re measuring — butter, sugar, oil, spices — the math stays the same since both units measure volume.
Say you’ve got 2 cups of butter sitting on your counter. Multiply that by 16 and you get 32 tablespoons. Easy.
Cups to Tablespoons Most Use Conversion Chart
| Cups to Tablespoons | = | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cups to tablespoons | = | 2 tbsp |
| 1/4 cups to tablespoons | = | 4 tbsp |
| 1/3 cups to tablespoons | = | 5.33 tbsp |
| 2/3 cups to tablespoons | = | 10.67 tbsp |
| 3/4 cups to tablespoons | = | 12 tbsp |
| 0.25 cups to tablespoons | = | 4 tbsp |
| 0.375 cups to tablespoons | = | 6 tbsp |
| 0.75 cups to tablespoons | = | 12 tbsp |
| 0.05 cups to tablespoons | = | 0.8 tbsp |
| 0.13 cups to tablespoons | = | 2.08 tbsp |
| 0.16 cups to tablespoons | = | 2.56 tbsp |
| 0.17 cups to tablespoons | = | 2.72 tbsp |
| 0.2 cups to tablespoons | = | 3.2 tbsp |
| 1.5 cups to tablespoons | = | 24 tbsp |
| 2 cups to tablespoons | = | 32 tbsp |
| 2.5 cups to tablespoons | = | 40 tbsp |
| 3 cups to tablespoons | = | 48 tbsp |
FAQs
What is 6 tablespoons equal to in cups
6 tablespoons is equal to approximately 0.375 cups.
8 tablespoons is equal to how many cups
8 tablespoons is equal to 0.5 cups.
3 tablespoons is equal to how many cups
3 tablespoons is equal to approximately 0.1875 cups.
How many tablespoons to make 6 cups of coffee
6 cups of coffee typically use about 72 to 96 tablespoons of coffee grounds, depending on strength preference.
Does 4 tablespoons equal 1 cup?
No, 4 tablespoons is equal to 0.25 cups, which is a quarter of a cup.
How many tablespoons is 1⁄2 cup?
There are 8 tablespoons in 1/2 cup.
Does 6 tablespoons equal 1/4 of a cup?
No, 6 tablespoons is equal to approximately 0.375 cups, more than 1/4 cup.
Does 3 tablespoons equal 1/4 of a cup?
Not exactly — 1/4 cup is equal to 4 tablespoons, so 3 tablespoons is slightly less.