Cup (US) to Tablespoon (US)Converter

Instantly convert Cup (US) (cup) to Tablespoon (US) (tbsp). Free, accurate, and easy to use.

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1 cup = 15.9999459 tbsp

How to Convert Cup (US) to Tablespoon (US)

To convert Cup (US) (cup) to Tablespoon (US) (tbsp), multiply your value by 15.9999459.

tbsp = cup × 15.9999459

Example: 5 cup × 15.9999459 = 79.99972949 tbsp

What is a Cup (US)?

The US cup equals exactly 8 US fluid ounces or approximately 236.588 milliliters. It is the foundation of most American baking recipes and is measured with standardized cup-shaped tools. The metric cup used in some countries equals 250 mL. There are 2 cups in a US pint, 4 in a quart, and 16 in a gallon.

What is a Tablespoon (US)?

The US tablespoon equals approximately 14.787 milliliters, or exactly 3 US teaspoons. It is standard in American recipes for sauces, oils, butter, and medium-volume liquid ingredients. The UK metric tablespoon equals 15 mL, while the Australian tablespoon is 20 mL. Sixteen tablespoons equal exactly one US cup.

Cup (US) to Tablespoon (US) Conversion Table

Cup (US) (cup)Tablespoon (US) (tbsp)
0.001 cup0.01599995 tbsp
0.01 cup0.15999946 tbsp
0.1 cup1.59999459 tbsp
0.5 cup7.99997295 tbsp
1 cup15.9999459 tbsp
2 cup31.9998918 tbsp
5 cup79.99972949 tbsp
10 cup159.99945898 tbsp
20 cup319.99891795 tbsp
50 cup799.99729488 tbsp
100 cup1599.99458977 tbsp
200 cup3199.98917954 tbsp
500 cup7999.97294885 tbsp
1000 cup15999.94589769 tbsp
5000 cup79999.72948846 tbsp
10000 cup159999.45897693 tbsp
50000 cup799997.29488463 tbsp
100000 cup1599994.58976925 tbsp
1000000 cup15999945.89769254 tbsp
1000000000 cup1.6000e+10 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Cup (US) to Tablespoon (US)?

Multiply the Cup (US) value by 15.9999459. Formula: tbsp = cup × 15.9999459. Example: 10 cup = 159.99945898 tbsp.

How many Tablespoon (US) are in one Cup (US)?

One Cup (US) (cup) equals 15.9999459 Tablespoon (US) (tbsp).

How many Cup (US) are in one Tablespoon (US)?

One Tablespoon (US) (tbsp) equals 0.06250021 Cup (US) (cup).

What is the exact conversion factor from Cup (US) to Tablespoon (US)?

The conversion factor is 15.9999459. Multiply any cup value by this number to get tbsp. For the reverse, multiply by 0.06250021.

How do I convert Tablespoon (US) back to Cup (US)?

Divide by 15.9999459, or equivalently multiply by 0.06250021. Formula: cup = tbsp ÷ 15.9999459.

Is the Cup (US)-to-Tablespoon (US) conversion internationally standardized?

Yes. Both units are defined by international standards (SI or the international yard/pound agreement), so the conversion factor 15.9999459 is exact and universally agreed upon.