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3 Tablespoons to Cups

3 tablespoons equals 0.1875 cups. Use the formula, worked example, and conversion table below to check the math.

3 tbsp = 0.1875 cup
tbsp ÷ 16 = cup
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3 tbsp is also
3 tbsp = 0.0444 L 3 tbsp = 0.0117 gal 3 tbsp = 44.36 mL 3 tbsp = 1.5 fl oz 3 tbsp = 0.0938 pt 3 tbsp = 0.0469 qt 3 tbsp = 9 tsp
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0.1875 cup

How to Convert Tablespoons to Cups

tbsp ÷ 16 = cup
  1. Start with 3 tbsp
  2. Divide by 16: 3 ÷ 16 = 0.1875
  3. Result: 3 tbsp = 0.1875 cup

The same formula works for any value. Multiply by 0.0625 to go from tablespoons to cups.

Common Tablespoon to Cup Conversions

Tablespoons (tbsp) Cups (cup)
1 tbsp 0.0625 cup
2 tbsp 0.125 cup
3 tbsp 0.1875 cup
5 tbsp 0.3125 cup
10 tbsp 0.625 cup
15 tbsp 0.9375 cup
20 tbsp 1.25 cup
25 tbsp 1.56 cup
50 tbsp 3.13 cup
75 tbsp 4.69 cup
100 tbsp 6.25 cup
250 tbsp 15.63 cup
500 tbsp 31.25 cup
1,000 tbsp 62.5 cup
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Frequently Asked Questions

3 tablespoons equals 0.1875 cups.
The formula is: tbsp ÷ 16 = cup. See the tbsp to cup formula page for worked examples.
Use the cups to tablespoons converter. The reverse formula is: cup × 16 = tbsp.
The calculator uses the full-precision conversion factor for accuracy. Table values and displayed results are rounded for readability.
The conversion formula (tbsp ÷ 16 = cup) is based on internationally defined standards. Displayed results are rounded for readability, while the calculator uses the full-precision factor.
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