Cups to tablespoons converter

What is cups to tablespoons converter?

The cups to tablespoons converter is an free online practical tool for anyone involved in cooking, baking, or tasks requiring precise volumetric conversions between cups and tablespoons. By choosing different tablespoon options such as US, metric, or Australian, along with cup variations, including US (236 ml), metric (250 ml), British (284 ml), Japanese (200 ml), and customizable options, it ensures your recipe results are consistently delicious and accurate.

Formula

To effectively convert cups into tablespoons, there are specific formulas for each type of measurement, taking into account the specific volume standard of cups and tablespoons used:

US cups to tablespoons

To find out how many tablespoons are in a US cup of 236.588 ml, the following formulas are used:

• US tablespoon (14.79 ml): $$\text{Tablespoons} = \text{Cups} \times 16$$
• Metric tablespoon (15 ml):

• Australian tablespoon (20 ml): $$\text{Tablespoons} = \text{Cups} \times \frac{236.588}{20}$$

Metric cups to tablespoons

To find out how many tablespoons are in a metric cup of 250 ml, the following formulas are used:

• US tablespoon (14.79 ml): $$\text{Tablespoons} = \text{Cups} \times \frac{250}{14.7868}$$
• Metric tablespoon (15 ml): $$\text{Tablespoons} = \text{Cups} \times 16.6667$$
• Australian tablespoon (20 ml): $$\text{Tablespoons} = \text{Cups} \times 12.5$$

Useful tables

Below is a handy conversion table for understanding how different volumes of cups translate into tablespoons:

1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/8 cups to tablespoons

Understanding how smaller fractions of cups convert to tablespoons is especially helpful for precise measurements. Here is a quick reference table highlighting these conversions using a US cup (236.588 ml) and tablespoon (14.79 ml):

This table underscores that:

• 1/8 cup equals 2 US tablespoons.
• 1/4 cup equals 4 US tablespoons.
• 1/3 cup equals approximately 5.33 US tablespoons.
• 1/2 cup equals 8 US tablespoons.

For a metric cup (250 ml) and tablespoon (15 ml) table will look like this:

Examples

Convert 2 cups of flour to tablespoons

You have 2 US cups and want to know the equivalent in metric tablespoons:

How many tablespoons of sugar in 1.5 metric cups?

For 1.5 metric cups into US tablespoons:

Convert 0.5 cups to tablespoons

Convert 0.5 cups of 100 ml to Australian tablespoons:

Frequently asked questions

How to convert cups to tablespoons?

To convert cups to tablespoons, first identify the type of cup you are using (US, metric, British, or Japanese). Identify the type of tablespoon necessary (US, metric, or Australian), then use the corresponding formula above. Or use our converter - input your values, perform the calculation, and you will determine how many tablespoons correspond to your cup measurement.

How many tablespoons are in one British cup?

In one British cup, there are approximately $\frac{284.131}{15} \approx 18.94$ metric tablespoons.

What’s the difference between US and metric tablespoons?

The US tablespoon holds about 14.79 ml, while the metric tablespoon is calibrated to precisely 15 ml, a variation that can mean less liquid per tablespoon in the US standard.

Why do cooking units differ worldwide?

Unit differences in cooking develop from historical conventions, diverse cultural culinary practices, and differing influences which shape each region’s preferred measurements.

How many tablespoons in 1/4 cup?

In 1/4 US cup there are 4 US tablespoons. In 1/4 cup of 250 ml, there are 4.2 standard US tablespoons. In 1/4 cup of 200 ml, there are 3.33 standard US tablespoons.

How many tablespoons of water in a cup?

In US cup there are 16 US tablespoons. In metric cup there are 16.66 standard US tablespoons. In one cup of 200 ml, there are 13.33 standard tablespoons. Regardless of the product you measure, water, sugar, salt, or flour, the result will be the same, as it measures volume, not weight.