ConverterCups to Tablespoons Converter
Break a U.S. cup amount into tablespoons when scaling a sauce, dressing, or partial batch. This is a direct volume conversion and does not require an ingredient-density assumption.
Enter decimals, fractions, mixed fractions, or scientific notation. Commas are rejected. Results display up to four decimals.
Multiply The Cup Quantity By 16
The U.S. customary relationship is tablespoons = cups x 16. A quarter cup is 4 tablespoons, 3/4 cup is 12 tablespoons, and 1 1/2 cups is 24 tablespoons.
Use The Declared Volume System
This page is for U.S. cups and U.S. tablespoons. It does not convert ingredient mass, and it does not apply the 20 mL Australian tablespoon. Check the recipe's country or stated millilitre measure before mixing systems.
Kitchen Measurement Reference
Use the kitchen measurements guide when a recipe does not make its cup or spoon convention clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
One U.S. cup contains 16 U.S. tablespoons, so multiply the cup quantity by 16.
Yes. Enter a decimal, simple fraction such as 1/4, or mixed fraction such as 1 1/2.
No. This tool declares the U.S. customary relationship. Metric and Imperial cup conventions should not be substituted silently.