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Cups to tablespoons
1 US cup = 16 tablespoons. Handy when you don't have a measuring cup. Convert any amount below.
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Cups to tablespoons chart
| Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| ¾ cup | 12 tbsp |
| ⅔ cup | ≈ 10.7 tbsp |
| ½ cup | 8 tbsp |
| ⅓ cup | ≈ 5.3 tbsp |
| ¼ cup | 4 tbsp |
| ⅛ cup | 2 tbsp |
These are US cups and tablespoons. A US cup is 16 tbsp; a UK/metric cup (250 ml) is closer to 16.7 metric tbsp. For recipes, match the spoon to the cup standard the recipe uses.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
A US cup holds 16 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons in half a cup?
Half a cup is 8 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons in 1/3 cup?
One third of a cup is about 5⅓ tablespoons (5 tbsp + 1 tsp).