Convert cups to tablespoons
Cup (cup) to tablespoon (tbsp). One cup equals 16 tablespoons.
Formula
Cup to tablespoon conversion table
| Cups | Tablespoons | Tablespoons | Cups |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp | 1 tbsp | 0.0625 cup |
| 2 cup | 32 tbsp | 2 tbsp | 0.125 cup |
| 3 cup | 48 tbsp | 3 tbsp | 0.1875 cup |
| 5 cup | 80 tbsp | 5 tbsp | 0.3125 cup |
| 10 cup | 160 tbsp | 10 tbsp | 0.625 cup |
| 20 cup | 320 tbsp | 20 tbsp | 1.25 cup |
| 50 cup | 800 tbsp | 50 tbsp | 3.125 cup |
| 100 cup | 1600 tbsp | 100 tbsp | 6.25 cup |
| 500 cup | 8000 tbsp | 500 tbsp | 31.25 cup |
| 1000 cup | 16000 tbsp | 1000 tbsp | 62.5 cup |
To convert cups to tablespoons, multiply the number of cups by 16. One cup equals 16 tablespoons, and one tablespoon equals 0.0625 cups, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 cup comes to 160 tbsp. Enter your own figure in the converter above to get an instant answer, or use the swap button to flip the direction. This is a volume conversion, and like every tool on UnitGlide it runs locally in your browser with no account or upload required. The table further down shows a range of common cup values already worked out in tablespoons, plus the reverse tablespoon to cup direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
One cup equals 16 tablespoons. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of cups by 16 to get tablespoons.
What is the formula to convert cups to tablespoons?
Use tablespoons = cups × 16. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert tablespoons back to cups?
Go the other way by using one tablespoon equals 0.0625 cups. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this cup to tablespoon converter accurate?
Yes. It uses internationally defined SI conversion factors, as maintained by the BIPM, and all math runs in your browser so nothing is rounded away on a server. For everyday use the displayed precision is more than enough.