Convert Tablespoons to Cups
1 tbsp = 0.0625002 cup
Conversion Table
| tablespoons (tbsp) | cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.0312501 |
| 1 | 0.0625002 |
| 2 | 0.125 |
| 5 | 0.312501 |
| 10 | 0.625002 |
| 25 | 1.5625 |
| 50 | 3.125 |
| 100 | 6.25 |
| 250 | 15.6251 |
| 500 | 31.2501 |
| 1000 | 62.5002 |
How to Convert tablespoons to cups
To convert tablespoons to cups, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 tbsp = 0.625002 cup
About tablespoons and cups
The Conversion Formula
To convert tablespoons to cups, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 tbsp = 0.0625002 cup. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 tbsp to cups: 25 × 0.0625002 = 1.5625 cup. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.0625002, or equivalently multiply by 15.9999.
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.
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.
When Would You Convert tablespoons to cups?
Converting between tablespoons and cups 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 tbsp = 0.0625002 cup) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.