Tablespoons to Cups Converter
Convert tablespoons to cups instantly. One tablespoon equals exactly 0.0625 cups. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert tablespoons to cups
Worked example: convert 35 tablespoons to cups. Using cups ← tablespoons ÷ 16, we get 35 × 0.0625 = 2.1875 cup. To check the result, convert back: 2.1875 cup ÷ 0.0625 = 35 tbsp.
Tablespoons to cups chart
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.0625 cup |
| 2 tbsp | 0.125 cup |
| 3 tbsp | 0.1875 cup |
| 4 tbsp | 0.25 cup |
| 5 tbsp | 0.3125 cup |
| 6 tbsp | 0.375 cup |
| 8 tbsp | 0.5 cup |
| 10 tbsp | 0.625 cup |
| 12 tbsp | 0.75 cup |
| 15 tbsp | 0.9375 cup |
| 20 tbsp | 1.25 cup |
| 25 tbsp | 1.5625 cup |
| 30 tbsp | 1.875 cup |
| 40 tbsp | 2.5 cup |
| 50 tbsp | 3.125 cup |
| 75 tbsp | 4.6875 cup |
| 100 tbsp | 6.25 cup |
| 150 tbsp | 9.375 cup |
| 200 tbsp | 12.5 cup |
| 250 tbsp | 15.625 cup |
| 500 tbsp | 31.25 cup |
| 1,000 tbsp | 62.5 cup |
Cups to tablespoons (reverse)
| Cups (cup) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 32 tbsp |
| 5 cup | 80 tbsp |
| 10 cup | 160 tbsp |
| 20 cup | 320 tbsp |
| 50 cup | 800 tbsp |
| 100 cup | 1,600 tbsp |
| 250 cup | 4,000 tbsp |
| 500 cup | 8,000 tbsp |
| 1,000 cup | 16,000 tbsp |
About the tablespoon and the 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.
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.
One cup equals 16 tablespoons, which makes the cup the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in tablespoons and cups
| Everyday example (approximate) | In tablespoons | In cups |
|---|---|---|
| A shot glass | 2.9756 tbsp | 0.18598 cup |
| A can of soda | 24.008 tbsp | 1.5005 cup |
| A bottle of wine | 50.721 tbsp | 3.1701 cup |
| A large water bottle | 67.628 tbsp | 4.2268 cup |
| A 2-liter soft drink bottle | 135.26 tbsp | 8.4535 cup |
| A bucket | 676.28 tbsp | 42.268 cup |
Tablespoons to cups FAQ
How many cups are in one tablespoon?
One tablespoon equals exactly 0.0625 cups. In the other direction, one cup equals 16 tablespoons.
How do I convert tablespoons to cups without a calculator?
convert 35 tablespoons to cups. Using cups ← tablespoons ÷ 16, we get 35 × 0.0625 = 2.1875 cup. To check the result, convert back: 2.1875 cup ÷ 0.0625 = 35 tbsp. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 0.062. Then 35 tbsp is about 2.17 cup, compared with the exact 2.1875 cup (an error of 0.8%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a 2-liter soft drink bottle in cups?
A 2-liter soft drink bottle is about 135.26 tablespoons, which is 8.4535 cups. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the tablespoons and cups the same in every country?
A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, a UK/metric tablespoon is 15 ml and an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml. 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.