Tablespoon to Cup Converter (tbsp to cup)
1 tablespoon equals 0.0625 cups — multiply the number of tablespoons by 0.0625 (that is 1/16) to convert to cups. Put simply, 16 US tablespoons make one US cup.
The formula
To convert tablespoons to cups, multiply by the exact factor 0.0625:
cup = tbsp × 0.0625
For example, 8 tbsp × 0.0625 = 0.5 cup. To reverse it, multiply cups by 16.
Conversion table
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0625 |
| 2 | 0.125 |
| 3 | 0.1875 |
| 4 | 0.25 |
| 8 | 0.5 |
| 10 | 0.625 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 25 | 1.5625 |
| 50 | 3.125 |
| 100 | 6.25 |
| 1000 | 62.5 |
How to convert online
Type the number of tablespoons in the first box and read the cups instantly in the second. Enter a cup value instead to convert back — it works both ways — then copy the result or scan the reference table.
Use the Tablespoon to Cup Converter — free and instant in your browser.
Where this conversion is needed
This is one of the most common kitchen conversions: recipes often list an ingredient in tablespoons while a measuring cup is what you have on hand. Knowing that 16 tbsp = 1 cup lets you scale batches, halve recipes and swap between measures without a second thought.
FAQ
How many cups are in a tablespoon?
One tablespoon equals 0.0625 cups, or one sixteenth of a cup. So 10 tbsp = 0.625 cups.
What is the formula to convert tablespoons to cups?
cup = tbsp × 0.0625. The converter applies this exact factor automatically.
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
Sixteen. Multiply cups by 16 to go the other way, so 0.5 cup = 8 tbsp.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes for US customary units: 1 tbsp is exactly 1/16 of a US cup. UK/metric spoons and cups differ, so use the same system throughout a recipe.
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