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1 Cup to Tablespoons

1 cup is 16 tablespoons. See the step-by-step breakdown and reference table below, or try a different value in the calculator.

1 cup = 16 tbsp
cup × 16 = tbsp
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1 cup is also
1 cup = 0.2366 L 1 cup = 0.0625 gal 1 cup = 236.59 mL 1 cup = 8 fl oz 1 cup = 0.5 pt 1 cup = 0.25 qt 1 cup = 48 tsp
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16 tbsp

Step-by-Step Calculation

cup × 16 = tbsp
  1. Start with 1 cup
  2. Multiply by 16: 1 × 16 = 16
  3. Result: 1 cup = 16 tbsp

This conversion factor (16) is the same for every cup to tablespoon calculation.

Cup to Tablespoon Conversion Table

Cups (cup) Tablespoons (tbsp)
1 cup 16 tbsp
2 cup 32 tbsp
5 cup 80 tbsp
10 cup 160 tbsp
15 cup 240 tbsp
20 cup 320 tbsp
25 cup 400 tbsp
50 cup 800 tbsp
75 cup 1,200 tbsp
100 cup 1,600 tbsp
250 cup 4,000 tbsp
500 cup 8,000 tbsp
1,000 cup 16,000 tbsp
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Frequently Asked Questions

1 cup equals 16 tablespoons.
The formula is: cup × 16 = tbsp. See the cup to tbsp formula page for worked examples.
Use the tablespoons to cup converter. The reverse formula is: tbsp ÷ 16 = cup.
The calculator uses the full-precision conversion factor for accuracy. Table values and displayed results are rounded for readability.
The conversion formula (cup × 16 = tbsp) is based on internationally defined standards. Displayed results are rounded for readability, while the calculator uses the full-precision factor.
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