Convert Cups to Tablespoons – C to tbsp Conversion

12 cup(s) = 192 tablespoon(s), this cups to tablespoons converter is used to compute from c into tbsp conversion using tablespoons = cups × 16 formula.

If a recipe requires for 1/2 cup of sugar, but you only have a tablespoon measure, a cups to tbsp calculator would help you determine that you need 8 tablespoons.

Cups to Tablespoons Converter

Cups converted to	Tablespoons
1 cup	16 tbsp
2 cups	32 tbsp
3 cups	48 tbsp
4 cups	64 tbsp
5 cups	80 tbsp
6 cups	96 tbsp
7 cups	112 tbsp
8 cups	128 tbsp
9 cups	144 tbsp
10 cups	160 tbsp
11 cups	176 tbsp
12 cups	192 tbsp
13 cups	208 tbsp
14 cups	224 tbsp
15 cups	240 tbsp
16 cups	256 tbsp
17 cups	272 tbsp
18 cups	288 tbsp
19 cups	304 tbsp
20 cups	320 tbsp
21 cups	336 tbsp
22 cups	352 tbsp
23 cups	368 tbsp
24 cups	384 tbsp
25 cups	400 tbsp
26 cups	416 tbsp
27 cups	432 tbsp
28 cups	448 tbsp
29 cups	464 tbsp
30 cups	480 tbsp
31 cups	496 tbsp
32 cups	512 tbsp
33 cups	528 tbsp
34 cups	544 tbsp
35 cups	560 tbsp
36 cups	576 tbsp
37 cups	592 tbsp
38 cups	608 tbsp
39 cups	624 tbsp
40 cups	640 tbsp
41 cups	656 tbsp
42 cups	672 tbsp
43 cups	688 tbsp
44 cups	704 tbsp
45 cups	720 tbsp
46 cups	736 tbsp
47 cups	752 tbsp
48 cups	768 tbsp
49 cups	784 tbsp
50 cups	800 tbsp

Cups to Tablespoons Conversion Formula

The formula for converting c to tbsp is:

1 cup = 16 tablespoons

This ratio forms the basis for all cup-to-tablespoon conversions. To convert any number of cups to tablespoons, simply multiply the number of cups by 16.

Formula: Tablespoons = Cups × 16

To convert 2.5 cups to tablespoons:
2.5 cups × 16 = 40 tablespoons

Cups converted to	tbsp
1/3 cup	5 1/3 tbsp
1/2 cup	8 tbsp
1/4 cup	4 tbsp
2/3 cup	10 2/3 tbsp
1/8 cup	2 tbsp
3/4 cup	12 tbsp
1/8 cup	2 tbsp
0.16 cup	2.56 tbsp
0.06 cup	0.96 tbsp
0.1875 cup	3 tbsp
0.083 cup	1.33 tbsp
0.06 cup	0.96 tbsp
0.33 cup	5.28 tbsp
0.125 cup	2 tbsp
0.75 cup	12 tbsp
0.667 cup	10.67 tbsp
0.25 cup	4 tbsp

How to Convert Cups into Tablespoons?

Converting cups to tablespoons is a straightforward process:

• Identify the number of cups you need to convert.
• Multiply that number by 16.
• The result is the equivalent in tablespoons.

Let’s convert 3/4 cup to tablespoons:

We have 3/4 cup

3/4 × 16 = 12

Therefore, 3/4 cup equals 12 tablespoons

How Many Tablespoons is a Dry Cup?

1 dry cup = 16 tablespoons

A dry cup measure is typically used for ingredients like flour, sugar, or grains.

1 dry cup of all-purpose flour is equivalent to 16 tablespoons of flour.

How Many Tablespoons in 1⁄4 Cup?

1/4 × 16 = 4

To find the number of tablespoons in 1/4 cup, we apply our conversion formula:

Therefore, 1/4 cup equals 4 tablespoons.

Does 8 Tablespoons Equal 1 Cup?

8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup

This is because:

• 1 cup = 16 tablespoons
• Half of 16 is 8

8 tablespoons is exactly half a cup, which is a common measurement in many recipes.

How Many Tablespoons are in 1⁄2 Cup?

Using our conversion formula:

1/2 × 16 = 8

A 1/2 cup equals 8 tablespoons.

How Many Tablespoons in a Cup of Butter?

1 cup of butter = 16 tablespoons

Butter is often measured in sticks, cups, or tablespoons. The conversion remains consistent:

It’s worth noting that:

• 1 stick of butter = 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons
• 2 sticks of butter = 1 cup = 16 tablespoons

Sources / References

• National Institute of Standards and Technology – Metric Cooking Resources
• FDA – Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed
• USDA – Food and Nutrition Information Center

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