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US Cups → US Tablespoons

cup (US) → tbsp (US)

1 cup (US) = 16 tbsp (US)• NIST Exact

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cup (US) → tbsp (US) Reference Table

cup (US) tbsp (US)
0.001 cup (US) 0.016 tbsp (US)
0.002 cup (US) 0.032 tbsp (US)
0.003 cup (US) 0.048 tbsp (US)
0.004 cup (US) 0.064 tbsp (US)
0.005 cup (US) 0.08 tbsp (US)
0.006 cup (US) 0.096 tbsp (US)
0.007 cup (US) 0.112 tbsp (US)
0.008 cup (US) 0.128 tbsp (US)
0.009 cup (US) 0.144 tbsp (US)
0.01 cup (US) 0.16 tbsp (US)
0.02 cup (US) 0.32 tbsp (US)
0.03 cup (US) 0.48 tbsp (US)
0.04 cup (US) 0.64 tbsp (US)
0.05 cup (US) 0.8 tbsp (US)
0.06 cup (US) 0.96 tbsp (US)
0.07 cup (US) 1.12 tbsp (US)
0.08 cup (US) 1.28 tbsp (US)
0.09 cup (US) 1.44 tbsp (US)
0.1 cup (US) 1.6 tbsp (US)
0.2 cup (US) 3.2 tbsp (US)
0.3 cup (US) 4.8 tbsp (US)
0.4 cup (US) 6.4 tbsp (US)
0.5 cup (US) 8 tbsp (US)
0.6 cup (US) 9.6 tbsp (US)
0.7 cup (US) 11.2 tbsp (US)
0.8 cup (US) 12.8 tbsp (US)
0.9 cup (US) 14.4 tbsp (US)
1 cup (US) 16 tbsp (US)
1.5 cup (US) 24 tbsp (US)
2 cup (US) 32 tbsp (US)
2.5 cup (US) 40 tbsp (US)
3 cup (US) 48 tbsp (US)
3.5 cup (US) 56 tbsp (US)
4 cup (US) 64 tbsp (US)
4.5 cup (US) 72 tbsp (US)
5 cup (US) 80 tbsp (US)
5.5 cup (US) 88 tbsp (US)
6 cup (US) 96 tbsp (US)
6.5 cup (US) 104 tbsp (US)
7 cup (US) 112 tbsp (US)
7.5 cup (US) 120 tbsp (US)
8 cup (US) 128 tbsp (US)
8.5 cup (US) 136 tbsp (US)
9 cup (US) 144 tbsp (US)
9.5 cup (US) 152 tbsp (US)
10 cup (US) 160 tbsp (US)
11 cup (US) 176 tbsp (US)
12 cup (US) 192 tbsp (US)
13 cup (US) 208 tbsp (US)
14 cup (US) 224 tbsp (US)
15 cup (US) 240 tbsp (US)
16 cup (US) 256 tbsp (US)
17 cup (US) 272 tbsp (US)
18 cup (US) 288 tbsp (US)
19 cup (US) 304 tbsp (US)
20 cup (US) 320 tbsp (US)
25 cup (US) 400 tbsp (US)
30 cup (US) 480 tbsp (US)
35 cup (US) 560 tbsp (US)
40 cup (US) 640 tbsp (US)
45 cup (US) 720 tbsp (US)
50 cup (US) 800 tbsp (US)
55 cup (US) 880 tbsp (US)
60 cup (US) 960 tbsp (US)
65 cup (US) 1040 tbsp (US)
70 cup (US) 1120 tbsp (US)
75 cup (US) 1200 tbsp (US)
80 cup (US) 1280 tbsp (US)
85 cup (US) 1360 tbsp (US)
90 cup (US) 1440 tbsp (US)
95 cup (US) 1520 tbsp (US)
100 cup (US) 1600 tbsp (US)
120 cup (US) 1920 tbsp (US)
125 cup (US) 2000 tbsp (US)
130 cup (US) 2080 tbsp (US)
140 cup (US) 2240 tbsp (US)
150 cup (US) 2400 tbsp (US)
160 cup (US) 2560 tbsp (US)
175 cup (US) 2800 tbsp (US)
180 cup (US) 2880 tbsp (US)
200 cup (US) 3200 tbsp (US)
225 cup (US) 3600 tbsp (US)
250 cup (US) 4000 tbsp (US)
275 cup (US) 4400 tbsp (US)
300 cup (US) 4800 tbsp (US)
350 cup (US) 5600 tbsp (US)
400 cup (US) 6400 tbsp (US)
450 cup (US) 7200 tbsp (US)
500 cup (US) 8000 tbsp (US)
600 cup (US) 9600 tbsp (US)
700 cup (US) 11200 tbsp (US)
750 cup (US) 12000 tbsp (US)
800 cup (US) 12800 tbsp (US)
900 cup (US) 14400 tbsp (US)
1000 cup (US) 16000 tbsp (US)
1200 cup (US) 19200 tbsp (US)
1250 cup (US) 20000 tbsp (US)
1500 cup (US) 24000 tbsp (US)
1750 cup (US) 28000 tbsp (US)
2000 cup (US) 32000 tbsp (US)
2500 cup (US) 40000 tbsp (US)
3000 cup (US) 48000 tbsp (US)
4000 cup (US) 64000 tbsp (US)
4500 cup (US) 72000 tbsp (US)
5000 cup (US) 80000 tbsp (US)
6000 cup (US) 96000 tbsp (US)
7000 cup (US) 112000 tbsp (US)
7500 cup (US) 120000 tbsp (US)
8000 cup (US) 128000 tbsp (US)
9000 cup (US) 144000 tbsp (US)
10000 cup (US) 160000 tbsp (US)
15000 cup (US) 240000 tbsp (US)
20000 cup (US) 320000 tbsp (US)
25000 cup (US) 400000 tbsp (US)
50000 cup (US) 800000 tbsp (US)
75000 cup (US) 1200000 tbsp (US)
100000 cup (US) 1600000 tbsp (US)

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert US Cups to US Tablespoons?

Converting between us cups (cup (US)) and us tablespoons (tbsp (US)) is one of the most common volume conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert cup (US) to tbsp (US) saves time and prevents errors.

Volume conversions (cup (US) to tbsp (US)) play a key role in the automotive industry, cooking, and chemical manufacturing. Drivers comparing engine displacement or fuel tank capacity need clear conversions to understand vehicle performance and range. In the kitchen, converting liquid ingredients like milk, oil, or broth is essential when adapting recipes from different regions. For industrial applications, mixing chemical solutions requires exact volume measurements to maintain product stability and safety. An error in volume conversion can lead to mechanical failures, ruined culinary creations, or hazardous chemical reactions, making precision indispensable.

How to Convert US Cups to US Tablespoons

To convert us cups to us tablespoons, use the following formula:

tbsp (US) = cup (US) × 16

Example: 1 cup (US) = 16 tbsp (US)

For example, 5 cup (US) = 80 tbsp (US), 10 cup (US) = 160 tbsp (US), and 100 cup (US) = 1600 tbsp (US). For larger values, 1000 cup (US) = 16000 tbsp (US). Conversely, 1 tbsp (US) = 0.0625 cup (US). Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Fluid vs Dry: confusing fluid pints/quarts with dry pints/quarts.
  • US vs Imperial: US gallons are smaller than UK Imperial gallons.
  • Cubic conversion: forgetting to cube linear factors (1 m = 100 cm, 1 m³ = 1,000,000 cm³).

Pro Tips

  • Cooking spoon: 1 Tablespoon = 3 Teaspoons = 15 ml.
  • Cup size: A standard US cup is 240ml, but metric cup is often 250ml.
  • Cube visual: 1 cubic meter is a box 1m x 1m x 1m (huge!).

What is a US Cup?

The US cup is a unit of volume in the US customary system. One custom cup is equal to 8 US fluid ounces or approximately 236.6 milliliters.

Cups are the standard measure for cooking and baking recipes in the United States. Note that metric cups (250ml) differ slightly.

What is a US Tablespoon?

A US unit of volume for cooking, equal to 3 teaspoons (approx. 14.8 ml).

Standard culinary measure in US recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many us tablespoons are in 1 us cup?

1 cup (US) equals 16 tbsp (US). This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert us cups to us tablespoons?

Multiply the value in cup (US) by the conversion factor. For example, 10 cup (US) = 160 tbsp (US). Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the us cups to us tablespoons conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert us cups to us tablespoons offline?

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What is the difference between us cups and us tablespoons?

US Cups (cup (US)) and US Tablespoons (tbsp (US)) are both units of volume but belong to different measurement systems. 1 cup (US) = 16 tbsp (US). Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

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