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Tablespoons to cups Conversion
1 tablespoons (tbsp) is equal to 0.0625 cups (cup).
1 tbsp = 0.0625 cup
or
1 cup = 16 tbsp
Formula
To convert a volume from tablespoons (tbsp) to cups (cup), divide the volume in tablespoons by 16
v(cup) = v(tbsp) / 16
Examples:
Convert 1 tablespoons to cups:
v(cup) = 1tbsp / 16 = 0.0625 cup
Conversion table
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.0625 cup |
| 2 tbsp | 0.125 cup |
| 3 tbsp | 0.1875 cup |
| 5 tbsp | 0.3125 cup |
| 10 tbsp | 0.625 cup |
| 20 tbsp | 1.25 cup |
| 25 tbsp | 1.5625 cup |
| 50 tbsp | 3.125 cup |
| 100 tbsp | 6.25 cup |
| 250 tbsp | 15.625 cup |
| 500 tbsp | 31.25 cup |
| 1000 tbsp | 62.5 cup |
| Cups (cup) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 48 tbsp |
| 5 cup | 80 tbsp |
| 10 cup | 160 tbsp |
| 20 cup | 320 tbsp |
| 25 cup | 400 tbsp |
| 50 cup | 800 tbsp |
| 100 cup | 1600 tbsp |
| 250 cup | 4000 tbsp |
| 500 cup | 8000 tbsp |
| 1000 cup | 16000 tbsp |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert tablespoons to cups?
Divide the value in tablespoons by 16 to get the result in cups. For example, 5 tbsp ÷ 16 = 0.3125 cup.
How many cups are in 1 tablespoons?
1 tablespoons (tbsp) is equal to 0.0625 cups (cup).
How do I convert cups back to tablespoons?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in cups by 16 to get the result in tablespoons.
How accurate is the tablespoons to cups conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 16 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition)
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General Tables of Units of Measurement (current edition)
- NIST SP 811 (2008 ed.) — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI)
- The Unified Code for Units of Measure (UCUM), Version 2.2 (2024-06-17)
