US cups to Tablespoons Converter
Convert US cups to tablespoons instantly. 1 cup = 16 tbsp. Free two-way converter with the formula and a quick reference table.
How to convert US cups to tablespoons
tablespoons = US cups × 16
One US cup equals 16 tablespoons, so to convert US cups to tablespoons you multiply by 16. Going the other way, one tablespoon is 0.0625 US cups. Both units measure volume, so the conversion is an exact ratio that never changes.
10 US cups = 160 tablespoons. Multiply your US cup figure by the factor above (or just type it into the box) to convert any amount.
US cups to tablespoons table
| US cups (cup) | tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 20 | 320 |
| 25 | 400 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 100 | 1,600 |
| 250 | 4,000 |
| 500 | 8,000 |
| 1,000 | 16,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in a US cup?
One US cup equals 16 tablespoons. So to convert, multiply the number of US cups by 16.
How do I convert US cups to tablespoons?
Multiply by 16, or simply enter the value in the converter above — it does the math instantly and works both ways.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes — both units measure the same quantity, so the ratio is fixed and this uses the standard internationally-agreed factor.