How to convert cups to tablespoons
Cups and Tablespoons both measure volume, so converting is a single multiplication. One cup equals 15.999946 tbsp, so you multiply your cups value by 15.999946.
Formula: tablespoons = cups × 15.999946. For example, 10 cup = 159.999459 tbsp.
Cups to Tablespoons conversion table
| Cups (cup) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15.999946 |
| 2 | 31.999892 |
| 5 | 79.999729 |
| 10 | 159.999459 |
| 25 | 399.998647 |
| 50 | 799.997295 |
| 100 | 1,599.99459 |
| 1,000 | 15,999.945898 |
Cups and Tablespoons explained
Cups (cup): A US cooking measure of about 236.6 ml.
Tablespoons (tbsp): A cooking measure of about 14.79 ml (US), equal to three teaspoons.
When you'd convert cups to tablespoons
You'll convert cups to tablespoons whenever a measurement is given in one unit but you need it in the other — comparing cups and tablespoons figures across regions, following a recipe or spec, or double-checking a number. Because 1 cup is exactly 15.999946 tbsp, the result is precise every time.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
One cup equals 15.999946 tbsp. Multiply your cups figure by 15.999946 to get tablespoons.
What is the formula to convert cups to tablespoons?
tablespoons = cups × 15.999946. The factor 15.999946 is exact.
What is 2 cups in tablespoons?
2 cup = 31.999892 tbsp. You can enter any value in the converter above to get an instant result.
Is this Cups to Tablespoons converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the standard conversion factor (1 cup = 15.999946 tbsp) defined by NIST Handbook 44 / US customary liquid measures, so results are exact to several decimal places.