Tablespoons to Cups Conversion Table

Convert 1-48 tablespoons to cups

Any volume value in tbsp can be converted to cup using the conversion factor:

  • 1 Tablespoon = 116 cup
  • cups = tbsp ÷ 16

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What is Tablespoon (tbsp)?

The tablespoon is a commonly used unit of volume measurement in cooking, baking, and pharmaceuticals.

What is cup?

A cup is a unit of measurement used to quantify volume. It is commonly abbreviated as "cup" and represents a standardized amount typically used in cooking, baking, and beverage preparation.

How to Convert Tablespoon to cup

cups = tbsp ÷ 16

Example

Convert 5 tbsp to cup:

5 × 116 = 516 cup

Tablespoons to Cups Conversion Table

Values from 1 to 48 tbsp.

tbsp to cup (1 – 24 tbsp)
tbsp cup
1 116
2 18
3 316
4 14
5 516
6 38
7 716
8 12
9 916
10 58
11 1116
12 34
13 1316
14 78
15 1516
16 1
17 116
18 18
19 316
20 14
21 516
22 38
23 716
24 12
tbsp to cup (25 – 48 tbsp)
tbsp cup
25 916
26 58
27 1116
28 34
29 1316
30 78
31 1516
32 2
33 116
34 18
35 316
36 14
37 516
38 38
39 716
40 12
41 916
42 58
43 1116
44 34
45 1316
46 78
47 1516
48 3

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups are in 16 tablespoons?

There is exactly 1 cup in 16 tablespoons. This is a fundamental US cooking measurement to remember.

How do I convert tablespoons to cups?

Divide the number of tablespoons by 16. For example, 8 tablespoons ÷ 16 = 0.5 cups (half a cup).

How many cups are in 4 tablespoons?

There are 0.25 cups (1/4 cup) in 4 tablespoons. This is one of the most common conversions in baking.

How many cups are in 3 tablespoons?

There are 0.1875 cups in 3 tablespoons, which is 3/16 of a cup. In practice, it is easier to just measure 3 tablespoons directly.

What common tablespoon amounts equal standard cup fractions?

4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup, 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon = 1/3 cup, 8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup, 12 tablespoons = 3/4 cup, and 16 tablespoons = 1 cup.

Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000-3 1 US gallon = 3.785411784 L (exact, US customary). Last reviewed: March 2026
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