A metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 milliliters.
Metric tablespoon to Cup
Convert Metric tablespoon to Cup instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
cup = metric tbsp × 0.06340129257
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Formula
cup = metric tbsp × 0.06340129257
metric tbsp = cup × 15.7725491
Conversion table
| 1 metric tbsp | 0.063401 cup |
| 5 metric tbsp | 0.317006 cup |
| 10 metric tbsp | 0.634013 cup |
| 20 metric tbsp | 1.268026 cup |
| 50 metric tbsp | 3.170065 cup |
| 100 metric tbsp | 6.340129 cup |
| 500 metric tbsp | 31.700646 cup |
| 1000 metric tbsp | 63.401293 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 cup (cup). A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
How do I convert metric tablespoon to cup?
Multiply the metric tablespoon value by 0.06340129257. For example, 10 metric tbsp × 0.06340129257 = 0.634013 cup.
Is the metric tablespoon to 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 cup back to metric tablespoon?
Yes. Multiply the cup value by 15.7725491 to get metric tablespoon.
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About this conversion
This page converts metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) to cup (cup) within the cooking converter.
A metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 milliliters. A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
The formula is cup = metric tbsp × 0.06340129257, 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 cup.