Cups to Tablespoons Converter
1 cup = 16 tablespoons — convert any baking measurement instantly
cup
1 cup =
16
tablespoons (tbsp)
1 × 16 = 16 tablespoons
Teaspoons48 tsp
Fluid Ounces8 fl oz
Milliliters236.6 mL
Pints0.5 pt
Cups to Tablespoons — Baking Chart
The most common cup-to-tablespoon conversions for baking and cooking:
Key facts: 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz. For fractions: ¼ cup = 4 tbsp, ⅓ cup = 5 tbsp + 1 tsp, ½ cup = 8 tbsp.
| Cups | Tablespoons | Teaspoons | Fluid Oz | mL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cup (0.125) | 2 tbsp | 6 tsp | 1 fl oz | 30 mL |
| ¼ cup (0.25) | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp | 2 fl oz | 59 mL |
| ⅓ cup (0.333) | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp | 16 tsp | 2.67 fl oz | 79 mL |
| ½ cup (0.5) | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp | 4 fl oz | 118 mL |
| ⅔ cup (0.667) | 10 tbsp + 2 tsp | 32 tsp | 5.33 fl oz | 158 mL |
| ¾ cup (0.75) | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp | 6 fl oz | 177 mL |
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp | 8 fl oz | 237 mL |
| 1½ cups | 24 tbsp | 72 tsp | 12 fl oz | 355 mL |
| 2 cups | 32 tbsp | 96 tsp | 16 fl oz | 473 mL |
Common Baking Substitutions
- No measuring cup? Use tablespoons: 16 tbsp = 1 cup
- ⅓ cup butter = 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon
- ¾ cup sugar = 12 tablespoons
- ½ cup milk = 8 tablespoons = 24 teaspoons
- ¼ cup oil = 4 tablespoons = 12 teaspoons
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tablespoons in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup.
How many tablespoons in half a cup?
½ cup = 8 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons in a quarter cup?
¼ cup = 4 tablespoons.
How many teaspoons in a tablespoon?
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons. So 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp.
How many tablespoons in ⅓ cup?
⅓ cup = 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon (5.333 tbsp).