Tablespoons (tbsp) to US cups (cup) Conversion
Tablespoons
The tablespoon is a unit of volume used in culinary measurement, equal to exactly 14.7868 mL in the US customary system (half a US fluid ounce, or three teaspoons). The metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 mL. The tablespoon is critically important for spices, oils, and condiments in recipes where gram-level precision is impractical for home cooks.
US cups
The cup is a unit of volume used primarily in cooking and baking, equal to exactly 236.5882365 mL in the US customary system. The metric cup (250 mL) is used in Australia, Canada, and South Africa. In culinary education, cup measurements form the practical basis of recipe standardisation, though the variation between US, metric, and UK cups is a common source of international recipe confusion.
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | US cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 tbsp | 0.00625 cup |
| 1 tbsp | 0.0625 cup |
| 2 tbsp | 0.125 cup |
| 3 tbsp | 0.1875 cup |
| 5 tbsp | 0.3125 cup |
| 10 tbsp | 0.625 cup |
| 20 tbsp | 1.25 cup |
| 30 tbsp | 1.875 cup |
| 50 tbsp | 3.125 cup |
| 100 tbsp | 6.25 cup |
| 1000 tbsp | 62.50 cup |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many US cups are in 1 tablespoons?
1 tablespoons (tbsp) is exactly 0.0625 US cups (cup).
How do I convert tablespoons to US cups?
Multiply the value in tablespoons by 0.0625 to get the result in US cups. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.