How to convert tablespoons to cups
Tablespoons and Cups both measure volume, so converting is a single multiplication. One tbsp equals 0.0625 cup, so you multiply your tablespoons value by 0.0625.
Formula: cups = tablespoons × 0.0625. For example, 10 tbsp = 0.625002 cup.
Tablespoons to Cups conversion table
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0625 |
| 2 | 0.125 |
| 5 | 0.312501 |
| 10 | 0.625002 |
| 25 | 1.562505 |
| 50 | 3.125011 |
| 100 | 6.250021 |
| 1,000 | 62.500211 |
Tablespoons and Cups explained
Tablespoons (tbsp): A cooking measure of about 14.79 ml (US), equal to three teaspoons.
Cups (cup): A US cooking measure of about 236.6 ml.
When you'd convert tablespoons to cups
You'll convert tablespoons to cups whenever a measurement is given in one unit but you need it in the other — comparing tablespoons and cups figures across regions, following a recipe or spec, or double-checking a number. Because 1 tbsp is exactly 0.0625 cup, the result is precise every time.
Frequently asked questions
How many cups are in a tablespoon?
One tbsp equals 0.0625 cup. Multiply your tablespoons figure by 0.0625 to get cups.
What is the formula to convert tablespoons to cups?
cups = tablespoons × 0.0625. The factor 0.0625 is exact.
What is 2 tablespoons in cups?
2 tbsp = 0.125 cup. You can enter any value in the converter above to get an instant result.
Is this Tablespoons to Cups converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the standard conversion factor (1 tbsp = 0.0625 cup) defined by NIST Handbook 44 / US customary liquid measures, so results are exact to several decimal places.