Tablespoons to Cups Calculator
📚 Examples, Formula, and How To
📝 Tablespoons to Cups Formula
Tablespoons to Cups
Cups = Tablespoons × 0.0625Multiply the volume in tablespoons by 0.0625 to get cups
Cups to Tablespoons
Tablespoons = Cups ÷ 0.0625Divide the volume in cups by 0.0625 (or multiply by 16) to get tablespoons
💡 Converting Tablespoons to Cups
Example 1
Convert: 8 tablespoons to cups
Start with the conversion formula: Cups = Tablespoons × 0.0625
Substitute the value: Cups = 8 × 0.0625
Calculate: 8 × 0.0625 = 0.5
Example 2
Convert: 1 cup to tablespoons
Start with the conversion formula: Tablespoons = Cups ÷ 0.0625
Substitute the value: Tablespoons = 1 ÷ 0.0625
Calculate: 1 ÷ 0.0625 = 16
📊 Tablespoons to Cups Conversion Table
Common Tablespoons to Cups Conversions
| Tablespoons | Cups |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.063 cup |
| 2 tbsp | 0.125 cup |
| 4 tbsp | 0.25 cup |
| 6 tbsp | 0.375 cup |
| 8 tbsp | 0.5 cup |
| 10 tbsp | 0.625 cup |
| 12 tbsp | 0.75 cup |
| 14 tbsp | 0.875 cup |
| 16 tbsp | 1 cup |
All values are rounded to 4 decimal places for practical use
⚙️ How to Convert Tablespoons to Cups
Conversion Factor
1 tablespoon equals 0.0625 cups (16 tbsp = 1 cup)
This is the standard US measurement conversion factor for cooking.
Tablespoons to Cups
Multiply tablespoons by 0.0625 to get cups
Enter a value in the tablespoons field to convert to cups.
Cups to Tablespoons
Divide cups by 0.0625 (or multiply by 16) to get tablespoons
Enter a value in the cups field to convert to tablespoons.
📚 What are Tablespoons and Cups?
📏 Tablespoon(tbsp)
Definition:
A tablespoon is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking. In the US, one tablespoon equals 14.787 milliliters or 3 teaspoons.
History:
The tablespoon originated from actual spoons used for serving at the table. It was standardized for cooking measurements in the 19th century.
Common Uses:
- Recipe measurements in cooking and baking
- Medication dosing for children and adults
- Serving sizes for condiments and sauces
- Measuring cooking oils, vinegars, and extracts
- Portion control for liquid ingredients
Fun Fact:
A tablespoon is exactly 3 teaspoons! This makes it easy to scale recipes up or down when you need different measurements.
📏 Cup(cup)
Definition:
A cup is a unit of volume measurement in cooking. In the US, one cup equals 240 milliliters, 16 tablespoons, or 8 fluid ounces.
History:
The cup as a cooking measurement was standardized in the late 19th century. Fannie Farmer's 1896 cookbook helped establish level cup measurements.
Common Uses:
- Baking and cooking recipe measurements
- Measuring dry ingredients like flour and sugar
- Liquid measurements for beverages
- Portion sizes for grains and cereals
- Standard serving sizes in nutrition
Fun Fact:
The saying 'a cup of joe' for coffee comes from the fact that a standard coffee serving is about one cup (8 fluid ounces)!