Tablespoon to Cup Formula
The complete formula for converting tablespoons (tbsp) to cups (cup). See the formula, how it works, and worked examples below.
tbsp ÷ 16 = cup
How the Formula Works
To convert tablespoons to cups, divide the value by 16 (or multiply by 0.0625). This works because 1 tablespoon equals 0.0625 cups.
Worked Examples
1 tbsp to cup
- Start with 1 tbsp
- Divide by 16: 1 ÷ 16 = 0.0625
- Result: 1 tbsp = 0.0625 cup
5 tbsp to cup
- Start with 5 tbsp
- Divide by 16: 5 ÷ 16 = 0.3125
- Result: 5 tbsp = 0.3125 cup
10 tbsp to cup
- Start with 10 tbsp
- Divide by 16: 10 ÷ 16 = 0.625
- Result: 10 tbsp = 0.625 cup
50 tbsp to cup
- Start with 50 tbsp
- Divide by 16: 50 ÷ 16 = 3.13
- Result: 50 tbsp = 3.13 cup
100 tbsp to cup
- Start with 100 tbsp
- Divide by 16: 100 ÷ 16 = 6.25
- Result: 100 tbsp = 6.25 cup
Reverse Formula: Cup to Tablespoon
cup × 16 = tbsp
See the full Cup to Tablespoon formula for worked examples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The formula is: tbsp ÷ 16 = cup. See the worked examples above for step-by-step breakdowns, or use the Tablespoon to Cup converter for instant results.
10 tablespoons = 0.625 cups. Apply the formula: tbsp ÷ 16 = cup.