How Many Tablespoons Are In a Cup?
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There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup
- 1/8 cup = 2 tbsp
- 1/4 cup = 4 tbsp
- 1/3 cup = 5 1/3 tbsp
- 1/2 cup = 8 tbsp
- 2/3 cup = 10 2/3 tbsp
- 3/4 cup = 12 tbsp
- 1 cup = 16 tbsp
Now, let's find out how to convert a cup to tablespoons.
How to Convert a Cup to Tablespoons
To calculate how many tablespoons are in 1 U.S. cup, you need to multiply the volume in cups by the conversion ratio of 16 tablespoons/cup.
One cup is equal to 16 tablespoons, so to find the number of tablespoons, multiply the cups bu 16 like this:
tablespoons = cups × 16
So, to convert a cup to tablespoons, substitute 1 for the volume in cups:
tablespoons = (1 c × 16) = 16 tbsp
Therefore, there are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup.
How Many Tablespoons Are In a Metric Cup?
The conversion ratio is a little different for metric cups since they are slightly larger than a U.S. cup. Since one metric cup is equal to 250 mL and a metric tablespoon is equal to 15 mL, there are 16 2/3 tablespoons in one metric cup.
This means that the formula to calculate how many tablespoons are in 1 metric cup is:
tablespoons = (1 c × 16 2/3) = 16 2/3 tbsp
So, there are 16 2/3 tablespoons in 1 metric cup. For a cook or baker, this can alter the outcome of a recipe, so it's essential to keep this difference in mind.
Cups to Tablespoons Converter
You can convert other values to tablespoons using the converter below, which is built on our cups to tablespoons converter.
Enter a volume in cups below to get the value converted to tablespoons.
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