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Cups (us) to Tablespoons Converter

Convert cup (US) to tablespoon instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.

When you need to convert cup (US) to tablespoon

Volume conversions show up most in the kitchen and at the pump — scaling a recipe written for another country, dosing a liquid, or comparing fuel and drink sizes between metric and US/UK measures.

Typical values: 0.5 cup is about 8 tbsp, and 100 cup works out to roughly 1600 tbsp. Because the ratio is fixed at 16, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the cups (US) doubles the tablespoons.

US and UK 'cups', 'pints' and 'gallons' differ, so always check which system a recipe or label uses before converting.

How to convert cup (US) to tablespoon

One cup (US) equals 16 tablespoons. To convert, multiply the number of cups (US) by 16:

tablespoons = cups (US) × 16

For example, 10 cups (US) × 16 = 160 tablespoons.

Cups (us) to tablespoons conversion table

Volume (cup)Tablespoons (tbsp)
1 cup16 tbsp
2 cup32 tbsp
3 cup48 tbsp
5 cup80 tbsp
10 cup160 tbsp
20 cup320 tbsp
50 cup800 tbsp
100 cup1600 tbsp

FAQ

How many tablespoons are in a cup (US)?

One cup (US) = 16 tablespoons.

How do I convert tablespoons back to cups (US)?

Divide by 16, or use the tablespoons to cups (US) converter.

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