A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
Cup to Tablespoon
Convert Cup to Tablespoon instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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A US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons, or about 14.79 milliliters.
tbsp = cup × 16
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Formula
tbsp = cup × 16
cup = tbsp × 0.0625
Conversion table
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| 5 cup | 80 tbsp |
| 10 cup | 160 tbsp |
| 20 cup | 320 tbsp |
| 50 cup | 800 tbsp |
| 100 cup | 1600 tbsp |
| 500 cup | 8000 tbsp |
| 1000 cup | 16000 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 tablespoon (tbsp). A US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons, or about 14.79 milliliters.
How do I convert cup to tablespoon?
Multiply the cup value by 16. For example, 10 cup × 16 = 160 tbsp.
Is the cup to 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 tablespoon back to cup?
Yes. Multiply the tablespoon value by 0.0625 to get cup.
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About this conversion
This page converts cup (cup) to tablespoon (tbsp) within the cooking converter.
A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes. A US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons, or about 14.79 milliliters.
The formula is tbsp = cup × 16, 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 tablespoon.