A metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 milliliters.
Metric tablespoon to Metric cup
Convert Metric tablespoon to Metric cup instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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A metric cup is defined as exactly 250 milliliters, common in Australia, the UK, and other metric countries.
metric cup = metric tbsp × 0.06
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Formula
metric cup = metric tbsp × 0.06
metric tbsp = metric cup × 16.66666667
Conversion table
| 1 metric tbsp | 0.06 metric cup |
| 5 metric tbsp | 0.3 metric cup |
| 10 metric tbsp | 0.6 metric cup |
| 20 metric tbsp | 1.2 metric cup |
| 50 metric tbsp | 3 metric cup |
| 100 metric tbsp | 6 metric cup |
| 500 metric tbsp | 30 metric cup |
| 1000 metric tbsp | 60 metric cup |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the metric tablespoon (metric tbsp). A metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 milliliters.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the metric cup (metric cup). A metric cup is defined as exactly 250 milliliters, common in Australia, the UK, and other metric countries.
How do I convert metric tablespoon to metric cup?
Multiply the metric tablespoon value by 0.06. For example, 10 metric tbsp × 0.06 = 0.6 metric cup.
Is the metric tablespoon to metric cup 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 cup back to metric tablespoon?
Yes. Multiply the metric cup value by 16.66666667 to get metric tablespoon.
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About this conversion
This page converts metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) to metric cup (metric cup) within the cooking converter.
A metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 milliliters. A metric cup is defined as exactly 250 milliliters, common in Australia, the UK, and other metric countries.
The formula is metric cup = metric tbsp × 0.06, 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 metric tablespoon values already converted to metric cup.