Tbsp to Cup Converter: Tablespoons to Cups Chart

Last updated October 11, 2026

There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup, so 1 tablespoon equals 1/16 cup, or 0.0625 cup. To convert tbsp to cup, divide the tablespoons by 16. To go the other way, multiply the cups by 16. This rule comes from the US customary system, where 1 cup holds 8 fluid ounces and each fluid ounce holds 2 tablespoons (NIST).

Tbsp to Cup Converter

Type an amount, choose tablespoons or cups, and read the answer right away. The result shows a fraction, a decimal and the cups and spoons to grab. Every number matches the charts on this page.

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16 tbsp · ≈ 1 cup

48 tsp237 ml

Tbsp to Cup Chart

This chart covers the tablespoon amounts people convert most, from 1 to 64. The last column tells you which measuring cups and spoons to use. It sticks to 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 cup measures, since those match whole tablespoons.

Tablespoons	Cups (fraction)	Cups (decimal)	How to measure
1 tbsp	1/16 cup	0.0625	1 tbsp
2 tbsp	1/8 cup	0.125	2 tbsp
3 tbsp	3/16 cup	0.1875	3 tbsp
4 tbsp	1/4 cup	0.25	1/4 cup
5 tbsp	5/16 cup	0.3125	1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp
6 tbsp	3/8 cup	0.375	1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp
7 tbsp	7/16 cup	0.4375	1/4 cup plus 3 tbsp
7 1/2 tbsp	15/32 cup	0.4688	1/4 cup plus 3 1/2 tbsp
8 tbsp	1/2 cup	0.5	1/2 cup
9 tbsp	9/16 cup	0.5625	1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp
10 tbsp	5/8 cup	0.625	1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp
12 tbsp	3/4 cup	0.75	3/4 cup
13 1/2 tbsp	27/32 cup	0.8438	3/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tbsp
16 tbsp	1 cup	1	1 cup
18 tbsp	1 1/8 cups	1.125	1 cup plus 2 tbsp
24 tbsp	1 1/2 cups	1.5	1 1/2 cups
30 tbsp	1 7/8 cups	1.875	1 3/4 cups plus 2 tbsp
32 tbsp	2 cups	2	2 cups
45 tbsp	2 13/16 cups	2.8125	2 3/4 cups plus 1 tbsp
48 tbsp	3 cups	3	3 cups
60 tbsp	3 3/4 cups	3.75	3 3/4 cups
64 tbsp	4 cups	4	4 cups

1 Tablespoon to Cups

1 tablespoon to cups is 1/16 cup, or 0.0625 cup. A 1/8 cup measure holds 2 tablespoons, so 1 tablespoon is half of it. In ml, 1 tablespoon is about 15 ml, and 1 cup is about 237 ml.

6, 12 and 16 Tablespoons in Cups

6 tablespoons is 3/8 cup, which you can measure as 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons. 12 tablespoons is 3/4 cup. 16 tablespoons is exactly 1 cup, and 32 tablespoons is 2 cups.

Cups to Tablespoons Chart

To convert cups to tablespoons, multiply the cups by 16. Thirds of a cup do not land on whole tablespoons, so the chart adds teaspoons where needed. One tablespoon holds 3 teaspoons.

Cups	Tablespoons	Teaspoons	ML (US)
1/16 cup	1 tbsp	3 tsp	15 ml
1/8 cup	2 tbsp	6 tsp	30 ml
1/4 cup	4 tbsp	12 tsp	59 ml
1/3 cup	5 tbsp plus 1 tsp	16 tsp	79 ml
3/8 cup	6 tbsp	18 tsp	89 ml
1/2 cup	8 tbsp	24 tsp	118 ml
5/8 cup	10 tbsp	30 tsp	148 ml
2/3 cup	10 tbsp plus 2 tsp	32 tsp	158 ml
3/4 cup	12 tbsp	36 tsp	177 ml
7/8 cup	14 tbsp	42 tsp	207 ml
1 cup	16 tbsp	48 tsp	237 ml
1 1/2 cups	24 tbsp	72 tsp	355 ml
2 cups	32 tbsp	96 tsp	473 ml
3 cups	48 tbsp	144 tsp	710 ml
4 cups	64 tbsp	192 tsp	946 ml

1/4 Cup and 1/3 Cup in Tablespoons

1/4 cup is 4 tablespoons. 1/3 cup is 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon, since 16 ÷ 3 = 5 1/3. 2/3 cup is 10 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons.

Tablespoons, Teaspoons, Fluid Ounces and Cups

US kitchen units all build on each other. Three teaspoons make 1 tablespoon, 2 tablespoons make 1 fluid ounce, and 8 fluid ounces make 1 cup. The exact ml values come from NIST.

Unit	Tablespoons	Exact ml
1 teaspoon	1/3 tbsp	4.93 ml
1 tablespoon	1 tbsp	14.79 ml
1 fluid ounce	2 tbsp	29.57 ml
1/4 cup	4 tbsp	59.15 ml
1 cup	16 tbsp	236.59 ml
1 pint	32 tbsp	473.18 ml

Butter Sticks in Tablespoons and Cups

One US stick of butter holds 8 tablespoons, which is 1/2 cup. Two sticks make 1 cup, or 16 tablespoons. Each tablespoon of butter weighs about 14.2 grams (King Arthur Baking), and the butter converter has every amount.

Australian and Metric Cups

In Australia, a cup holds 250 ml and a tablespoon holds 20 ml, so 1 cup equals 12 1/2 tablespoons (Tablespoon, Cup). In the UK, Canada and New Zealand, the tablespoon is 15 ml, so a 250 ml cup holds about 16 2/3 tablespoons. For US recipes, always use 16 tablespoons per cup.

How to Convert Tablespoons and Cups

You only need one number: 16 tablespoons in each cup. Divide tablespoons by 16 to get cups, or multiply cups by 16 to get tablespoons. Leftover tablespoons can be measured with a spoon.

Tablespoons to Cups

Divide the tablespoons by 16. For 18 tablespoons, 18 ÷ 16 = 1.125 cups. That is 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons.

Cups to Tablespoons

Multiply the cups by 16. For 2/3 cup, 2/3 × 16 = 10.67 tablespoons. The 0.67 left over is 2 teaspoons, so measure 10 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons.

Tips for Measuring

These habits save time and keep your amounts accurate. They matter most when a recipe calls for many tablespoons. Each one fixes a common mistake.

Switch to cups at 4 tablespoons. Scooping 12 tablespoons one by one is slow and adds error, while a 3/4 cup does it in one step.
Level every spoon. Sweep dry ingredients flat with the back of a knife.
Use a liquid cup for liquids. A clear cup with ml and ounce lines is easier to read than many spoonfuls.
Cut butter by the wrapper. Each line on a US stick marks 1 tablespoon.
Check the recipe’s country. An Australian cup holds 12 1/2 of its own tablespoons, not 16.

Frequently asked questions

How many tablespoons are in a cup?

There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup. Half a cup holds 8 tablespoons, and a quarter cup holds 4. This is the standard used in American recipes.

How many cups is 6 tablespoons?

6 tablespoons is 3/8 cup, or 0.375 cup. Measure it as 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons. That is about 89 ml.

How many cups is 12 tablespoons?

12 tablespoons is 3/4 cup. In butter, that is 1 1/2 sticks. It holds about 177 ml.

How many cups is 18 tablespoons?

18 tablespoons is 1 1/8 cups. Measure it as 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons. That is about 266 ml.

How many cups is 32 tablespoons?

32 tablespoons is 2 cups, or 1 pint. In butter, that is 4 sticks, or 1 pound. It holds about 473 ml.

How many cups is 2 tablespoons?

2 tablespoons is 1/8 cup. That is also 1 fluid ounce. It holds about 30 ml.

How many tablespoons are in 1/4 cup?

There are 4 tablespoons in 1/4 cup. That is half a stick of butter. It holds about 59 ml.

How many cups is 30 tablespoons?

30 tablespoons is 1 7/8 cups. Measure it as 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons. That is about 444 ml.

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About This Converter

This page was written for home cooks who follow US recipes. Every answer is built from the US customary rule of 16 tablespoons per cup, with ml values from NIST. The converter, the charts and the answers all use the same numbers, so they always match. We review the page every quarter and show the date at the top.