Convert tablespoons to cups
Tablespoon (tbsp) to cup (cup). One tablespoon equals 0.0625 cups.
Formula
Tablespoon to cup conversion table
| Tablespoons | Cups | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.0625 cup | 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| 2 tbsp | 0.125 cup | 2 cup | 32 tbsp |
| 3 tbsp | 0.1875 cup | 3 cup | 48 tbsp |
| 5 tbsp | 0.3125 cup | 5 cup | 80 tbsp |
| 10 tbsp | 0.625 cup | 10 cup | 160 tbsp |
| 20 tbsp | 1.25 cup | 20 cup | 320 tbsp |
| 50 tbsp | 3.125 cup | 50 cup | 800 tbsp |
| 100 tbsp | 6.25 cup | 100 cup | 1600 tbsp |
| 500 tbsp | 31.25 cup | 500 cup | 8000 tbsp |
| 1000 tbsp | 62.5 cup | 1000 cup | 16000 tbsp |
To convert tablespoons to cups, divide the number of tablespoons by 16. One tablespoon equals 0.0625 cups, and one cup equals 16 tablespoons, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 tbsp comes to 0.625 cup. 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 tablespoon values already worked out in cups, plus the reverse cup to tablespoon direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many cups are in a tablespoon?
One tablespoon equals 0.0625 cups. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of tablespoons by 0.0625 to get cups.
What is the formula to convert tablespoons to cups?
Use cups = tablespoons ÷ 16. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert cups back to tablespoons?
Go the other way by using one cup equals 16 tablespoons. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this tablespoon to cup 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.