Cup to Tablespoon Formula
The complete formula for converting cups (cup) to tablespoons (tbsp). See the formula, how it works, and worked examples below.
cup × 16 = tbsp
How the Formula Works
To convert cups to tablespoons, multiply the value by 16. This works because 1 cup equals 16 tablespoons.
Worked Examples
1 cup to tbsp
- Start with 1 cup
- Multiply by 16: 1 × 16 = 16
- Result: 1 cup = 16 tbsp
5 cup to tbsp
- Start with 5 cup
- Multiply by 16: 5 × 16 = 80
- Result: 5 cup = 80 tbsp
10 cup to tbsp
- Start with 10 cup
- Multiply by 16: 10 × 16 = 160
- Result: 10 cup = 160 tbsp
50 cup to tbsp
- Start with 50 cup
- Multiply by 16: 50 × 16 = 800
- Result: 50 cup = 800 tbsp
100 cup to tbsp
- Start with 100 cup
- Multiply by 16: 100 × 16 = 1,600
- Result: 100 cup = 1,600 tbsp
Reverse Formula: Tablespoon to Cup
tbsp ÷ 16 = cup
See the full Tablespoon to Cup formula for worked examples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The formula is: cup × 16 = tbsp. See the worked examples above for step-by-step breakdowns, or use the Cup to Tablespoon converter for instant results.
10 cups = 160 tablespoons. Apply the formula: cup × 16 = tbsp.