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Convert recipe measurements between cups, spoons and milliliters. 1 US cup is 236.6 mL, 1 US tablespoon is 14.8 mL and 1 teaspoon is 4.9 mL.

Result

16US tbsp

1 US cup = 16 US tbsp

Same amount, two scales

1 US cup

16 US tbsp

Both bars show the same amount: 1 US cup on top, 16 US tbsp below.

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How it works

These are volume conversions. A US cup (236.6 mL) is slightly smaller than a metric cup (250 mL) used in Australia, Canada and New Zealand recipes. 1 cup = 16 tablespoons and 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons. Converting cups of flour or sugar to grams depends on the ingredient's density.

All units compared

All units compared
UnitSymbolValue in liters
millilitermL0.001 L
centilitercL0.01 L
deciliterdL0.1 L
literL1 L
metric teaspoontsp (metric)0.005 L
metric tablespoontbsp (metric)0.015 L
metric cupcup (metric)0.25 L
US teaspoonUS tsp0.004928921594 L
US tablespoonUS tbsp0.01478676478 L
US fluid ounceUS fl oz0.02957352956 L
US cupUS cup0.2365882365 L
US pintUS pt0.473176473 L
US quartUS qt0.946352946 L
UK fluid ounceUK fl oz0.0284130625 L

Frequently asked questions

How many tablespoons are in a cup?

16 US tablespoons make 1 US cup, so half a cup is 8 tablespoons and a quarter cup is 4.

Can I convert cups to grams?

Not with a single factor: a cup of flour weighs about 120–125 g while a cup of sugar weighs about 200 g. Use a weight listed for that ingredient.

How many US tablespoons are in 1 US cup?

1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons. The other way round, 1 US tablespoon = 0.0625 US cups.

How many US cups are in 1 US tablespoon?

1 US tablespoon = 0.0625 US cups. The other way round, 1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons.

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