How many US cups are in one US tablespoon?

There are 0.0625 US cups in 1 US tablespoon.

How do you convert US cups to US tablespoons?

Multiply the number of US cups by 16 — or use the formula tbsp = cup × 16.

What is 6 US cups in US tablespoons?

6 US cups is 96 US tablespoons. 6 × 16 = 96 US tablespoons.

Is the US cups to US tablespoons conversion exact?

Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 16 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.

US Cups to US Tablespoons Converter

Convert US cups to US tablespoons instantly with this free US cups to US tablespoons converter. Enter any value to get an accurate volume conversion, plus the formula, the conversion factor and a full reference table.

What is 1 US cup in US tablespoons?

1 US cup is equal to exactly 16 US tablespoons.

1 × 16 = 16 US tablespoons

Amount

Result16

1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons

US cups to US tablespoons formula

tbsp = cup × 16

The US cups to US tablespoons conversion factor is 16, which is exact by definition. 1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons, and 1 US tablespoon = 0.0625 US cups.

Worked examples

2 US cups = 32 US tablespoons — 2 × 16 = 32 US tablespoons
6 US cups = 96 US tablespoons — 6 × 16 = 96 US tablespoons
10 US cups = 160 US tablespoons — 10 × 16 = 160 US tablespoons

US cups to US tablespoons conversion table

Every value below is calculated with the exact conversion factor and rounded for display.

US cups to US tablespoons conversion table
US cups (cup)	US tablespoons (tbsp)
1 cup	16 tbsp
2 cup	32 tbsp
3 cup	48 tbsp
4 cup	64 tbsp
5 cup	80 tbsp
6 cup	96 tbsp
7 cup	112 tbsp
8 cup	128 tbsp
9 cup	144 tbsp
10 cup	160 tbsp
12 cup	192 tbsp
15 cup	240 tbsp
20 cup	320 tbsp
25 cup	400 tbsp
30 cup	480 tbsp
50 cup	800 tbsp
75 cup	1,200 tbsp
100 cup	1,600 tbsp
500 cup	8,000 tbsp
1,000 cup	16,000 tbsp

When you need to convert US cups to US tablespoons

Scaling recipes between metric millilitres and US cups, pints or fluid ounces.
Comparing fuel prices and tank capacities between countries.
Working out paint, fertiliser or pool chemical quantities from instructions written for another market.

Common mistakes to avoid

Dividing when you should multiply. Because 1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons, the answer should be larger than the number you started with.
Rounding too early. Convert first at full precision, then round the final answer to the precision the task actually needs.

How precise does the answer need to be?

Cooking tolerates rounding to the nearest 5 mL or quarter cup. Dosing, chemistry and pool treatment do not — keep the full converted value there.

How these units are defined

US cup (cup): 8 US fluid ounces, about 236.6 mL. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
US tablespoon (tbsp): Three US teaspoons, about 14.79 mL. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 US cup in US tablespoons?: 1 US cup is equal to 16 US tablespoons.
How many US cups are in one US tablespoon?: There are 0.0625 US cups in 1 US tablespoon.
How do you convert US cups to US tablespoons?: Multiply the number of US cups by 16 — or use the formula tbsp = cup × 16.
What is 6 US cups in US tablespoons?: 6 US cups is 96 US tablespoons. 6 × 16 = 96 US tablespoons.
Is the US cups to US tablespoons conversion exact?: Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 16 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.