Convert Cups to Tablespoons
1 cup = 15.9999 tbsp
Conversion Table
| cups (cup) | tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 8 |
| 1 | 15.9999 |
| 2 | 31.9999 |
| 5 | 79.9997 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 25 | 400 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 100 | 1599.99 |
| 250 | 3999.99 |
| 500 | 7999.97 |
| 1000 | 15999.95 |
How to Convert cups to tablespoons
To convert cups to tablespoons, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 cup = 160 tbsp
About cups and tablespoons
The Conversion Formula
To convert cups to tablespoons, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 cup = 15.9999 tbsp. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 cup to tablespoons: 25 × 15.9999 = 400 tbsp. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 15.9999, or equivalently multiply by 0.0625002.
About cups
The measuring cup is the backbone of US home cooking. Standardized by Fannie Farmer in the 1890s to replace vague instructions like 'a tea-cup full,' the US Customary Cup is exactly 8 US fluid ounces. Note that the 'Metric Cup' used in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand is 250 mL, slightly larger than the US cup (approx. 237 mL). Baking with the wrong cup type can lead to recipe failures! cups are commonly used in Baking recipes (flour, sugar), Rice cooker measures, Coffee maker water reservoirs, and Liquid measuring cups.
A standard coffee mug is roughly 1.5 cups.
About tablespoons
The tablespoon (tbsp) evolved from the serving spoons used at the dinner table. As a unit, it was standardized for recipes to mean exactly 3 teaspoons or 1/2 of a fluid ounce in the US (approx. 14.8 mL). In Australia, a tablespoon is defined as 20 mL. It is the largest spoon in a standard measuring set and is crucial for measuring oils, sauces, and leavening agents. tablespoons are commonly used in Recipe ingredients (oil, sugar), Medicine dosing, Serving sizes (e.g., peanut butter), and Coffee grounds.
A coffee scoop is typically 2 tablespoons.
When Would You Convert cups to tablespoons?
Converting between cups and tablespoons is one of the most common volume conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 cup = 15.9999 tbsp) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.