Cups to Tablespoons Converter
Convert cups to tablespoons instantly. One cup equals exactly 16 tablespoons. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert cups to tablespoons
Worked example: convert 250 cups to tablespoons. Using tablespoons ← cups × 16, we get 250 × 16 = 4,000 tbsp. To check the result, convert back: 4,000 tbsp ÷ 16 = 250 cup.
Cups to tablespoons chart
| Cups (cup) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 48 tbsp |
| 4 cup | 64 tbsp |
| 5 cup | 80 tbsp |
| 6 cup | 96 tbsp |
| 8 cup | 128 tbsp |
| 10 cup | 160 tbsp |
| 12 cup | 192 tbsp |
| 15 cup | 240 tbsp |
| 20 cup | 320 tbsp |
| 25 cup | 400 tbsp |
| 30 cup | 480 tbsp |
| 40 cup | 640 tbsp |
| 50 cup | 800 tbsp |
| 75 cup | 1,200 tbsp |
| 100 cup | 1,600 tbsp |
| 150 cup | 2,400 tbsp |
| 200 cup | 3,200 tbsp |
| 250 cup | 4,000 tbsp |
| 500 cup | 8,000 tbsp |
| 1,000 cup | 16,000 tbsp |
Tablespoons to cups (reverse)
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.0625 cup |
| 2 tbsp | 0.125 cup |
| 5 tbsp | 0.3125 cup |
| 10 tbsp | 0.625 cup |
| 20 tbsp | 1.25 cup |
| 50 tbsp | 3.125 cup |
| 100 tbsp | 6.25 cup |
| 250 tbsp | 15.625 cup |
| 500 tbsp | 31.25 cup |
| 1,000 tbsp | 62.5 cup |
About the cup and the tablespoon
The US customary cup is 236.588 milliliters, or 8 US fluid ounces. The US nutrition-label cup is 240 ml and the metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml. Recipes found online usually mean the US cup.
A US tablespoon is 14.787 milliliters, or three teaspoons. Australia uses a 20 ml tablespoon and the UK and many metric kitchens use 15 ml, so check the recipe's origin when precision matters.
One cup equals 16 tablespoons, which makes the cup the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in cups and tablespoons
| Everyday example (approximate) | In cups | In tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| A shot glass | 0.18598 cup | 2.9756 tbsp |
| A can of soda | 1.5005 cup | 24.008 tbsp |
| A bottle of wine | 3.1701 cup | 50.721 tbsp |
| A large water bottle | 4.2268 cup | 67.628 tbsp |
| A 2-liter soft drink bottle | 8.4535 cup | 135.26 tbsp |
| A bucket | 42.268 cup | 676.28 tbsp |
Cups to tablespoons FAQ
How many tablespoons are in one cup?
One cup equals exactly 16 tablespoons. In the other direction, one tablespoon equals 0.0625 cups.
How do I convert cups to tablespoons without a calculator?
convert 250 cups to tablespoons. Using tablespoons ← cups × 16, we get 250 × 16 = 4,000 tbsp. To check the result, convert back: 4,000 tbsp ÷ 16 = 250 cup. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 16. Then 250 cup is about 4,000 tbsp, compared with the exact 4,000 tbsp (an error of 0%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a 2-liter soft drink bottle in tablespoons?
A 2-liter soft drink bottle is about 8.4535 cups, which is 135.26 tablespoons. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the cups and tablespoons the same in every country?
The US customary cup is 236.588 ml, but a metric cup is 250 ml and a US legal (nutrition label) cup is 240 ml, so check where a recipe comes from. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, a UK/metric tablespoon is 15 ml and an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml.