How to convert cups to tablespoons
To convert cups to tablespoons, multiply by 16. Volume conversions help with recipes, fuel, beverages, aquariums and laboratory work. US customary units are used here.
Cup to Tablespoon conversion table
| Cup (cup) | Tablespoon (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cup | 1.6 tbsp |
| 0.5 cup | 8 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 48 tbsp |
| 4 cup | 64 tbsp |
| 5 cup | 80 tbsp |
| 10 cup | 160 tbsp |
| 20 cup | 320 tbsp |
| 25 cup | 400 tbsp |
| 50 cup | 800 tbsp |
| 100 cup | 1,600 tbsp |
| 500 cup | 8,000 tbsp |
| 1,000 cup | 16,000 tbsp |
About the units
Cup (cup)
A US customary cup is 8 US fluid ounces, about 236.59 mL (nutrition labels round to 240 mL).
Tablespoon (tbsp)
A US tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons or 1/2 US fluid ounce, about 14.79 mL.
How to use this converter
- Type the number of cups (cup) in the input box.
- The result in tablespoons appears instantly — no button needed.
- See the same value in every other volume unit just below.
- Use “Swap units” to convert tablespoons back to cups.
When you’ll use the cup to tablespoon conversion
Converting cups to tablespoons comes up more often than you might expect — for example when following cooking videos from another country, filling an aquarium, pool or watering can, or scaling a recipe from cups to milliliters. Type your number once and you get the exact answer plus every related unit, so you don’t need to convert twice.
💡 The factor is exact and easy to remember: 1 cup = 16 tbsp.
Watch out for these mix-ups
- US gallons are smaller than UK (imperial) gallons — about 3.785 L vs 4.546 L.
- A US cup is 236.6 mL, but nutrition labels round it to 240 mL.
Tips for better results
- Double-check which system a unit belongs to (for example US vs UK gallons).
- Use the swap button to convert in the opposite direction instantly.
- Bookmark the conversions you use most — each pair has its own page.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in one cup?
One cup equals 16 tablespoons. 16 is the exact factor used by this converter.
How do I convert cups to tablespoons?
Multiply the value in cups by 16. To go the other way, multiply tablespoons by 0.0625.
What is 10 cup in tbsp?
10 cup = 160 tbsp. Also, 5 cup = 80 tbsp and 100 cup = 1,600 tbsp.
What is the difference between a cup and a tablespoon?
A US customary cup is 8 US fluid ounces, about 236.59 mL (nutrition labels round to 240 mL). A US tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons or 1/2 US fluid ounce, about 14.79 mL.
Is this tool free and private?
Yes — the Cup to Tablespoon is completely free with no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser, so the values you enter are never uploaded to our servers.
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