How to Convert Tablespoons to Cups
To convert a measurement in tablespoons to a measurement in cups, divide the volume by the following conversion ratio: 16 tablespoons/cup.
Since one cup is equal to 16 tablespoons, you can use this simple formula to convert:
cups = tablespoons ÷ 16
The volume in cups is equal to the volume in tablespoons divided by 16.
Tablespoons and cups are both units used to measure volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What Is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon is a unit of volume equal to three teaspoons or ½ fluid ounce.[1] One tablespoon is equal to 14.7868 milliliters, but for nutrition labeling, one tablespoon is rounded to 15 milliliters.[2]
The tablespoon is a US customary unit of volume. Tablespoons can be abbreviated as tbsp, and are also sometimes abbreviated as T, Tbls, or Tb. For example, 1 tablespoon can be written as 1 tbsp, 1 T, 1 Tbls, or 1 Tb.
Learn more about tablespoons.
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