Convert tablespoons to cups
1 tbsp = 0.0625 cup
1 cup = 16 tbsp
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How to convert tablespoons to cups
Divide the value in tablespoons by 16 to get cups. As a formula: cup = tbsp ÷ 16
Good to know
Divide tablespoons by 16 for US cups: 6 tbsp is 3/8 cup, and 8 tbsp is half a cup. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, not 14.8 ml, so Australian recipes differ.
tablespoons to cups conversion table
| tablespoons (tbsp) | cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.0625 cup |
| 2 tbsp | 0.125 cup |
| 3 tbsp | 0.1875 cup |
| 4 tbsp | 0.25 cup |
| 5 tbsp | 0.3125 cup |
| 6 tbsp | 0.375 cup |
| 8 tbsp | 0.5 cup |
| 10 tbsp | 0.625 cup |
| 12 tbsp | 0.75 cup |
| 16 tbsp | 1 cup |
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tablespoons to cups — questions
How many cups are in 1 tbsp?
1 tbsp = 0.0625 cup. Divide the value in tablespoons by 16 to get cups.
How do I convert tablespoons to cups?
Divide the value in tablespoons by 16. For example, 4 tbsp ÷ 16 = 0.25 cup.
What is 4 tbsp in cups?
4 tbsp = 0.25 cup.
What is 6 tbsp in cups?
6 tbsp = 0.375 cup.
What is 8 tbsp in cups?
8 tbsp = 0.5 cup.
What is 12 tbsp in cups?
12 tbsp = 0.75 cup.