Volume Converter
Tablespoons to Cups
Convert tablespoons to cups instantly for cooking, baking, recipe scaling, and kitchen measurements. Uses the U.S. customary relationship: 1 cup = 16 tablespoons.
Quick Reference
Tablespoons to Cups Conversion Table
Common conversions at a glance. This page uses the U.S. customary cup, where 1 cup = 16 tablespoons.
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Calculation | Cups |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 1 ÷ 16 | 0.0625 cups |
| 2 tbsp | 2 ÷ 16 | 0.125 cups |
| 3 tbsp | 3 ÷ 16 | 0.1875 cups |
| 4 tbsp | 4 ÷ 16 | 0.25 cups |
| 5 tbsp | 5 ÷ 16 | 0.3125 cups |
| 6 tbsp | 6 ÷ 16 | 0.375 cups |
| 8 tbsp | 8 ÷ 16 | 0.5 cups |
| 10 tbsp | 10 ÷ 16 | 0.625 cups |
| 12 tbsp | 12 ÷ 16 | 0.75 cups |
| 16 tbsp | 16 ÷ 16 | 1 cup |
| 24 tbsp | 24 ÷ 16 | 1.5 cups |
| 32 tbsp | 32 ÷ 16 | 2 cups |
| 48 tbsp | 48 ÷ 16 | 3 cups |
| 64 tbsp | 64 ÷ 16 | 4 cups |
| 128 tbsp | 128 ÷ 16 | 8 cups |
| 256 tbsp | 256 ÷ 16 | 16 cups |
Step-by-Step
How to Convert Tablespoons to Cups
Converting tablespoons to cups is simple — one U.S. cup contains exactly 16 tablespoons.
The Formula
A tablespoon is a smaller cooking volume unit, while a cup is a larger one. The relationship used on this page is 1 cup = 16 tablespoons.
To convert cups back to tablespoons, multiply cups by 16.
Turn Tablespoons into Cups
Write down the tablespoon value
Identify the number of tablespoons you want to convert. For example, 8 tablespoons.
Divide by 16
8 tablespoons ÷ 16 = 0.5 cups. This gives you the equivalent volume in cups.
Label your answer
Always write the unit after the number — cups or cup — so the result is clear.
Tablespoons vs Cups
What Is the Difference Between Tablespoons and Cups?
Tablespoons and cups are both volume units used in cooking and baking. A tablespoon is better for smaller amounts, while a cup suits larger ingredient measurements.
The relationship used here is: 1 U.S. cup = 16 tablespoons. To convert tablespoons to cups, divide by 16.
For example, 4 tablespoons = 0.25 cups, 8 tablespoons = 0.5 cups, and 16 tablespoons = 1 cup.
Most useful for recipes, kitchen measurements, meal prep, and baking where tablespoons need to be shown as cups.
Worked Examples
Sample Tablespoon to Cup Calculations
Here is how to calculate tablespoons to cups for common recipe values.
1 tablespoon to cups
1 ÷ 16 = 0.0625 cups. One tablespoon equals one sixteenth of a cup.
2 tablespoons to cups
2 ÷ 16 = 0.125 cups. Two tablespoons equal one eighth of a cup.
4 tablespoons to cups
4 ÷ 16 = 0.25 cups. Four tablespoons equal one quarter cup.
8 tablespoons to cups
8 ÷ 16 = 0.5 cups. Eight tablespoons equal one half cup.
12 tablespoons to cups
12 ÷ 16 = 0.75 cups. Twelve tablespoons equal three quarters of a cup.
16 tablespoons to cups
16 ÷ 16 = 1 cup. Sixteen tablespoons equal one full U.S. cup.
24 tablespoons to cups
24 ÷ 16 = 1.5 cups. Twenty-four tablespoons equal one and a half cups.
32 tablespoons to cups
32 ÷ 16 = 2 cups. Thirty-two tablespoons equal two cups.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about converting tablespoons to cups.