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 |
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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 |
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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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