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US cups to Tablespoons Converter

1 cup = 16 tbsp

1 US cup equals 16 tablespoons. To convert US cups to tablespoons, multiply the US cup value by 16. For quick reference: 1 cup = 16 tbsp, 5 cup = 80 tbsp, 10 cup = 160 tbsp, 100 cup = 1600 tbsp.

16
FormulaTablespoons = US cups × 16
Quick

How to convert US cups to tablespoons

  1. Take your value

    Start with your value in US cups.

  2. Multiply by 16

    Multiply the US cup value by 16. This is the exact conversion factor from US cups to tablespoons.

  3. Read the result

    The product is your value in tablespoons. For example, 5 cup × 16 = 80 tbsp.

Conversion formula

The exact factor from US cups to tablespoons is 16.

Tablespoons = US cups × 16

US cups to Tablespoons conversion table

Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.

Conversion table from US cups to tablespoons
US cups (cup)Tablespoons (tbsp)
0.1 cup1.6 tbsp
0.25 cup4 tbsp
0.5 cup8 tbsp
1 cup16 tbsp
1.5 cup24 tbsp
2 cup32 tbsp
2.5 cup40 tbsp
3 cup48 tbsp
4 cup64 tbsp
5 cup80 tbsp
6 cup96 tbsp
7 cup112 tbsp
8 cup128 tbsp
9 cup144 tbsp
10 cup160 tbsp
12 cup192 tbsp
15 cup240 tbsp
20 cup320 tbsp
25 cup400 tbsp
30 cup480 tbsp
40 cup640 tbsp
50 cup800 tbsp
60 cup960 tbsp
75 cup1200 tbsp
100 cup1600 tbsp
125 cup2000 tbsp
150 cup2400 tbsp
200 cup3200 tbsp
250 cup4000 tbsp
300 cup4800 tbsp
400 cup6400 tbsp
500 cup8000 tbsp
600 cup9600 tbsp
750 cup12000 tbsp
1000 cup16000 tbsp
1500 cup24000 tbsp
2000 cup32000 tbsp
2500 cup40000 tbsp
3000 cup48000 tbsp
4000 cup64000 tbsp
5000 cup80000 tbsp
7500 cup120000 tbsp
10000 cup160000 tbsp
15000 cup240000 tbsp
20000 cup320000 tbsp
25000 cup400000 tbsp
30000 cup480000 tbsp
40000 cup640000 tbsp
50000 cup800000 tbsp
100000 cup1600000 tbsp

Real-world reference

A standard US recipe cup of water is about 237 mL. Most US recipes call for cups; weighing in grams is more reliable. In tablespoons, that gives you: 1 cup = 16 tbsp, 10 cup = 160 tbsp, 100 cup = 1600 tbsp.

Frequently asked questions

How many tablespoons are in 1 US cup?
1 US cup equals 16 tablespoons.
How do I convert US cups to tablespoons?
Multiply the US cup value by 16. So x cup × 16 = the equivalent in tbsp.
What is 5 US cups in tablespoons?
5 US cups equals 80 tablespoons.
What is 10 US cups in tablespoons?
10 US cups equals 160 tablespoons.
What is 100 US cups in tablespoons?
100 US cups equals 1600 tablespoons.
How do I convert back from tablespoons to US cups?
Multiply the tablespoon value by 0.0625. For example, 1 tbsp = 0.0625 cup.
Is the US cup bigger than the tablespoon?
Yes. 1 US cup is larger than 1 tablespoon — specifically 16 times larger.
Are these conversion factors exact?
Yes. The factor of 16 is derived directly from the SI definitions of US cup and tablespoon.

About the US cup and the tablespoon

The US cup

The US legal cup, as used in nutrition labels, equals exactly 240 mL; the US customary cup, used in recipes, equals 236.5882365 mL (half a US liquid pint, or 8 US fluid ounces). Convertitive uses the customary value, which matches how most US cookbooks specify quantities. UK and Australian metric cups are 250 mL — yet another small but consequential difference.

The tablespoon

The US tablespoon equals 1/2 US fluid ounce, or 14.7868 mL — exactly 3 US teaspoons. The UK tablespoon is 17.7582 mL (5/8 imperial fl oz), the Australian metric tablespoon is 20 mL, and most other metric countries use 15 mL. Always check the source's convention before scaling a recipe.

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