1 Tablespoon to Cups

1 tbsp = 0.0625 cup

Calculation: cup = 1 tbsp × 0.0625 = 0.0625 cup

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How much is 1 tbsp?

15 mL (0.50 fl oz) is about one tablespoon, commonly used in cooking recipes.

What does 1 tbsp look like?

Illustration of a measuring spoon (tablespoon)
15 mL (0.50 fl oz) is about one tablespoon, commonly used in cooking recipes.

1 tbsp on the cup scale

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1 tbsp = 0.0625 cup

Did you know? One tablespoon is 15 mL.

One tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons or 15 mL. The Australian tablespoon is 20 mL.

How to Convert Tablespoon to Cup

1 Tablespoon = 116 cups

Cup = Tablespoon × 116

Example: 1 tbsp × 116 = 116 cup

Reverse Conversion

To convert cups back to Tablespoons:

  • Remember, 1 cup equals 16 Tablespoons.
  • To convert 116 cup to tbsp, multiply 116 x 16, resulting in 1 tbsp.

1 tbsp is also equal to:

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 Tablespoon in cups?

1 Tablespoon equals 0.0625 cups. This is calculated by multiplying 1 by the conversion factor 0.0625.

What does 1 Tablespoon look like in cups?

1 Tablespoon (0.0625 cups) is a few tablespoons — typical for sauces or dressings.

How do you calculate 1 Tablespoon to cups?

Multiply 1 by the conversion factor 0.0625. The calculation is 1 × 0.0625 = 0.0625 cups. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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For general conversions between Tablespoons and cups, see the Tablespoons to cups converter.

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