Cup to Tablespoon Converter
1 cup = 15.9999 tbsp
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FORMULA
1 cup = 15.9999 tbsp
CONVERSION TABLE
| Cup (cup) | Tablespoon (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 15.9999 tbsp |
| 5 cup | 79.9997 tbsp |
| 10 cup | 159.9995 tbsp |
| 25 cup | 399.9986 tbsp |
| 50 cup | 799.9973 tbsp |
| 100 cup | 1,599.99 tbsp |
| 250 cup | 3,999.99 tbsp |
| 500 cup | 7,999.97 tbsp |
| 1,000 cup | 15,999.95 tbsp |
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About Cup (cup)
The cooking cup (approximately 240 mL in US measure) is the workhorse unit of American home cooking. Flour, sugar, rice, and liquids are all measured by the cup, though it is worth noting that metric cups (250 mL), Japanese cups (200 mL), and Imperial cups (284 mL) differ from the US standard.
About Tablespoon (tbsp)
The cooking tablespoon (15 mL) bridges the gap between teaspoon and cup measures, commonly used for oils, sauces, and flavor concentrates. Two tablespoons of butter is a standard quantity in many sauces, and salad dressing recipes typically call for tablespoon measures of vinegar and mustard.
How to Convert Cup to Tablespoon
The conversion formula is: 1 cup = 15.9999 tbsp. To convert from Cup (cup) to Tablespoon (tbsp), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Tablespoon in 1 Cup?
1 Cup (cup) equals 15.9999 Tablespoon (tbsp).
How to convert Cup to Tablespoon?
Multiply the Cup value by 15.9999 to get the equivalent in Tablespoon. Formula: 1 cup = 15.9999 tbsp
What is the formula for Cup to Tablespoon conversion?
1 cup = 15.9999 tbsp
Glossary
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Cup (Measurement)
A cooking volume unit. The US cup equals 236.588 ml; the metric cup is 250 ml.
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Tablespoon
A cooking volume unit. The US tablespoon equals approximately 14.787 ml.
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Teaspoon
A cooking volume unit. The US teaspoon equals approximately 4.929 ml.
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Fluid Ounce
A fluid ounce is a unit of liquid volume, with the US fluid ounce equal to 29.5735 mL and the imperial (UK) fluid ounce equal to 28.4131 mL.
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Weight vs Volume in Cooking
Weight measurement in cooking uses mass units (grams, ounces) rather than volume units (cups, tablespoons) to specify ingredient amounts.