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US Cups to US Tablespoons

Convert us cups to us tablespoons instantly. 1 cup = 16 tbsp. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.

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How to convert us cups to us tablespoons

To convert us cups to us tablespoons, multiply by 16. The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.

tbsp = cup × 16

US Cups to US Tablespoons conversion table

The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.

US CupsUS Tablespoons
1 cup16 tbsp
2 cup32 tbsp
3 cup48 tbsp
5 cup80 tbsp
10 cup160 tbsp
20 cup320 tbsp
25 cup400 tbsp
50 cup800 tbsp
100 cup1,600 tbsp
500 cup8,000 tbsp
1,000 cup16,000 tbsp

What is a us cup?

8 US fluid ounces. The standard American recipe measure.

What is a us tablespoon?

Three teaspoons, about 14.8 mL.

The formula

tbsp = cup × 16

Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.

How to use the US Cups to US Tablespoons

  1. Type the number of us cups you want to convert.
  2. Read the result in us tablespoons straight away — there is no button to press.
  3. Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked us tablespoons to us cups page.

US Cups to US Tablespoons — frequently asked questions

How many us tablespoons are in a us cup?

One us cup equals 16 tbsp. tbsp = cup × 16

What is the formula to convert us cups to us tablespoons?

The formula is tbsp = cup × 16. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.

How do I convert us tablespoons back to us cups?

Divide instead of multiplying: one us tablespoon is 0.0625 cup. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.

Is this us cups to us tablespoons free to use?

Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.

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About this calculator

Written and reviewed by The Samsung Calculator editorial team. Every calculator is written against a published formula, reviewed against at least one independent reference implementation, and dated when it changes.

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