Cups to Tablespoons Converter cup → tbsp

1 cup (us) (cup) = 16 tablespoons (tbsp). Type a value below — the conversion happens instantly, entirely on your device.

From

1 cup = 16 tbsp

Precision

1 cups = 16 tablespoons

1 × 16 = 16

1 cup equals 16 tbsp, so multiplying by 16 converts the value. The result describes the exact same quantity — only the measuring stick changes.

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How to convert cups to tablespoons

tablespoons = cups × 16 — multiply the cup (us) value by 16.

Example: 10 cup = 160 tbsp.

To convert the other way: cups = tablespoons ÷ 16

Cups to Tablespoons conversion table

Cups (cup)	Tablespoons (tbsp)
0.1	1.6
0.25	4
0.5	8
1	16
2	32
3	48
4	64
5	80
6	96
7	112
8	128
9	144
10	160
15	240
20	320
25	400
30	480
40	640
50	800
75	1200
100	1600
250	4000
500	8000
1000	16,000

About the units

What is a cup (us)?

A US cup is exactly 236.588 mL — 8 US fluid ounces or 16 tablespoons. It is the foundational measure of American recipes. (A metric cup, used in Australia, is 250 mL.)

What is a tablespoon (us)?

A US tablespoon (tbsp) is exactly 14.7868 mL — three teaspoons, or 1/16 of a US cup. It is the standard recipe measure for oils, butter and sauces.

Frequently asked questions

How many tablespoons are in 1 cup (us)?

1 cup (us) (cup) = 16 tablespoons (tbsp).

What is the formula to convert cups to tablespoons?

tablespoons = cups × 16 — multiply the cup (us) value by 16.

How do I convert cup to tbsp without a calculator?

Multiply by 16 for a close estimate. Exact factor: 1 cup = 16 tbsp.

Is this cup-to-tbsp converter accurate and private?

Yes. It uses the exact internationally defined conversion factors and computes results locally in your browser — your input is never sent to a server, and the page keeps working offline.