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Cups to Tablespoons Converter

Convert cups to tablespoons using standard volume conversion ratios.

What this tool does

Convert cups to tablespoons using standard volume conversion ratios. Type an amount in US customary cups, choose the units, and the tool converts it to US tablespoons. It offers 5 volume units and also shows the same amount in the others.

Inputs

  • Value: A number.
  • From: Choose one: US customary cup, US tablespoon, US teaspoon, Milliliter, US fluid ounce. Starts as US customary cup.
  • To: Choose one of the same 5 units as "From". Starts as US tablespoon.

How to use

  1. Enter the amount you want to convert.
  2. Choose the unit to convert from and the unit to convert to.
  3. Read the result: the converted amount and the same amount in the other units. It appears once every required field has a valid value.

Worked examples

Conversions from US customary cups to US tablespoons:

  • 1 cup (US) = 16 tbsp (US)
  • 5 cup (US) = 80 tbsp (US)
  • 10 cup (US) = 160 tbsp (US)
  • 50 cup (US) = 800 tbsp (US)
  • 100 cup (US) = 1,600 tbsp (US)

Multiply the number of US customary cups by 16 to get US tablespoons. Both units are exact definitions, so 16 is the exact factor: 1 cup (US) = 16 tbsp (US).

Sources: US customary cup: exact by definition. US tablespoon: exact by definition.

Limitations

  • Converts the unit of a volume only. It does not work out a volume from dimensions or weight.
  • Sizes of cups, spoons, gallons and barrels differ between countries. Check that the unit chosen matches your recipe or source.

FAQs

Q: How many US tablespoons are in one US customary cup?
A: One US customary cup is exactly 16 US tablespoons, or 48 US teaspoons. Enter any amount to convert it.
Q: Which units does this use?
A: It uses the US customary cup and the US customary tablespoon and teaspoon. Metric and Australian tablespoons are different sizes.
Q: Can I convert the other way?
A: Yes. Swap the From and To boxes to convert US tablespoons to US customary cups.

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