A US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons, or about 14.79 milliliters.
Tablespoon to Cup
Convert 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 = tbsp × 0.0625
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Formula
cup = tbsp × 0.0625
tbsp = cup × 16
Conversion table
| 1 tbsp | 0.0625 cup |
| 5 tbsp | 0.3125 cup |
| 10 tbsp | 0.625 cup |
| 20 tbsp | 1.25 cup |
| 50 tbsp | 3.125 cup |
| 100 tbsp | 6.25 cup |
| 500 tbsp | 31.25 cup |
| 1000 tbsp | 62.5 cup |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the tablespoon (tbsp). A US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons, or about 14.79 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 tablespoon to cup?
Multiply the tablespoon value by 0.0625. For example, 10 tbsp × 0.0625 = 0.625 cup.
Is the 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 tablespoon?
Yes. Multiply the cup value by 16 to get tablespoon.
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About this conversion
This page converts tablespoon (tbsp) to cup (cup) within the cooking converter.
A US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons, or about 14.79 milliliters. A US customary cup equals 236.5882365 milliliters, widely used in American recipes.
The formula is cup = tbsp × 0.0625, 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 tablespoon values already converted to cup.