Cups to Tablespoons Converter

How many tablespoons in a cup? 1 US cup is equal to 16 US tablespoons.

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The cups to tablespoons converter is a simple tool to convert cups to tablespoons. It works by taking the input value in cups and applying the conversion factor of 16 tablespoons per cup. The converter calculates the equivalent volume in tablespoons and displays the result.

Below, you will find information on how many tablespoons are in a cup and how to accurately convert cups to tablespoons.

How many tablespoons in a cup and how to convert cups to tablespoons?

There are 16 tablespoons in a cup. To convert cups to tablespoons, multiply the cup value by 16.

For example, to convert 2 cups to tablespoons, you can use the following formula:

tablespoon = 16 * cup value

multiply 16 by 2:

tablespoon = 16 * 2 = 32

Therefore, 2 cups equal to 32 tablespoons.

Using the simple formula below, you can easily convert cups to tablespoons.

cups to tablespoons conversion formula:

tablespoon = 16 * cup

US cups vs Metric Cups:

The main differences between US cups and metric cups lie in their volume measurements and the systems of measurement they belong to:

US Cup: The US cup is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in the United States for cooking and baking. It is defined as 8 fluid ounces and is equal to 16 US tablespoons.

Metric Cup: The metric cup is a unit of volume measurement based on the metric system. While there is no universal standard for a metric cup, it is often defined as 250 milliliters in countries that use the metric system and is equal to approximately 14.8 Imperial tablespoons and 16.6 Metric tablespoons.

US vs Metric cups in tablespoons

It's important to note that while both US and metric cups are used for measuring volume, they are not interchangeable due to the slight difference in size. When following recipes or performing conversions, it's essential to use the appropriate cup measurement based on the context and the system of measurement being used.

What is a Cup?

Cup is a volume unit. 1 US Cup = 16 US Tablespoons. The symbol is "c".

To convert between Australian cups and tablespoons, please visit Australian cups to tablespoons.

What is a Tablespoon?

Tablespoon is a volume unit. 1 US Tablespoon = 0.0625 US Cup. The symbol is "tbsp".

Please visit cooking units conversion to convert all cooking units.

Below, you have the option to create your own customized cups to tablespoons conversion table to meet your specific needs. This feature allows you to set the starting value, choose the increments between each entry, and select the desired level of accuracy. By tailoring the cups to tablespoons table according to your preferences, you can generate precise and personalized conversion results.

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Click "Create Table". Enter a "Start" value (5, 100 etc). Select an "Increment" value (0.01, 5 etc) and select "Accuracy" to round the result.