Convert cups to tablespoons
Cup (US)
Definition
In U.S. cooking and nutrition labeling, a cup (cup US) equals 236.588 mL, or ¹⁄₁₆ of a U.S. liquid gallon. It also corresponds to 8 fluid ounces, 16 tablespoons, or 48 teaspoons. (Elsewhere, the “metric cup” holds 250 mL.)
Modern Use
Cups are the cornerstone of American recipes, measuring liquids and dry ingredients alike. Standardized measuring-cup sets—rather than random drinking vessels—ensure consistent results in baking and cooking.
Tablespoon (US)
Definition
A U.S. tablespoon (Tbsp US) is a volume spoon measure equal to ≈14.7868 mL (commonly rounded to 14.8 mL). In nutrition contexts on both sides of the Atlantic, it’s standardized to 15 mL.
History & Origin
Emerging in the 18th-century apothecary system, the tablespoon was originally 4 drams or ½ U.S. fluid ounce. That relationship persists in today’s U.S. customary measures.
Modern Use
Recipes across the U.S., U.K., and Australia call for tablespoons to portion small volumes of liquid and bulk ingredients. Accurate measuring spoons, not dining cutlery, deliver precise amounts.
Cup → Tablespoon Conversion Table
| Cups (US) | Tablespoons (US) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.16 |
| 0.1 | 1.6 |
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 20 | 320 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 100 | 1600 |
| 1000 | 16000 |
How to Convert
1 cup US = 16 Tbsp US
1 Tbsp US = 0.0625 cup US
Example
Convert 15 cups to tablespoons:
15 cup US × 16 Tbsp US/cup US = 240 Tbsp US
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