A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
Cup to Metric tablespoon
Convert Cup to Metric tablespoon instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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A metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 milliliters.
metric tbsp = cup × 15.7725491
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Formula
metric tbsp = cup × 15.7725491
cup = metric tbsp × 0.06340129257
Conversion table
| 1 cup | 15.772549 metric tbsp |
| 5 cup | 78.862746 metric tbsp |
| 10 cup | 157.725491 metric tbsp |
| 20 cup | 315.450982 metric tbsp |
| 50 cup | 788.627455 metric tbsp |
| 100 cup | 1577.25491 metric tbsp |
| 500 cup | 7886.27455 metric tbsp |
| 1000 cup | 15772.5491 metric tbsp |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the cup (cup). A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the metric tablespoon (metric tbsp). A metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 milliliters.
How do I convert cup to metric tablespoon?
Multiply the cup value by 15.7725491. For example, 10 cup × 15.7725491 = 157.725491 metric tbsp.
Is the cup to metric tablespoon conversion exact?
Yes. This conversion uses a fixed factor defined for cooking measurement standards, so results are consistent every time.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used when following recipes, adjusting ingredient quantities, or converting between US customary and metric cooking measurements.
Can I convert metric tablespoon back to cup?
Yes. Multiply the metric tablespoon value by 0.06340129257 to get cup.
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About this conversion
This page converts cup (cup) to metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) within the cooking converter.
A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes. A metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 milliliters.
The formula is metric tbsp = cup × 15.7725491, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the cooking converter's reference units.
Results are consistent because the conversion relies on a fixed numerical ratio rather than an estimate.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common cup values already converted to metric tablespoon.