Tablespoons to Cups Converter

1 tablespoon (tbsp) equals 0.0625 cups (cup).

1 tablespoon = 0.0625 cups

How to convert tablespoons to cups

cup = tbsp ÷ 16

To convert tablespoons to cups, divide the number of tablespoons by 16.

Example: 0.5 tbsp to cup

  1. Start with the value in tablespoons: 0.5 tbsp.
  2. Divide by 16: 0.5 ÷ 16 = 0.03125.
  3. Result: 0.5 tablespoons = 0.03125 cups.

Going the other way, 1 cup = 16 tablespoons, so to convert cups back to tablespoons you multiply by the same number. See cups to tablespoons.

Tablespoons to cups conversion table

Tablespoons (tbsp)Cups (cup)
0.25 tbsp 0.015625 cup
0.5 tbsp 0.03125 cup
0.75 tbsp 0.046875 cup
1 tbsp 0.0625 cup
1.5 tbsp 0.09375 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

What is a tablespoon?

A US tablespoon of table salt weighs about 18 grams.

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What is a cup?

A US cup of table salt weighs about 288 grams (10.2 oz).

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Frequently asked questions

How many cups are in a tablespoon?

One tablespoon is 0.0625 cups.

How many tablespoons are in a cup?

One cup is 16 tablespoons.

What is the formula to convert tablespoons to cups?

cup = tbsp ÷ 16.