Convert tablespoons to cups, teaspoons, milliliters, and fluid ounces instantly. Whether you’re scaling a recipe up or down, or just need a quick cooking measurement conversion, this free tool covers all common kitchen units.
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Understanding the relationship between common cooking units makes scaling recipes much easier. The US standard kitchen measurement hierarchy is: 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon, 16 tablespoons = 1 cup, 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces = 236.6 mL.
Quick Reference Table
- 1 teaspoon = ⅓ tablespoon = 4.93 mL
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 14.79 mL = ½ fl oz
- 2 tablespoons = ⅛ cup = 1 fl oz = 29.57 mL
- 4 tablespoons = ¼ cup = 2 fl oz = 59.15 mL
- 8 tablespoons = ½ cup = 4 fl oz = 118.3 mL
- 16 tablespoons = 1 cup = 8 fl oz = 236.6 mL
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup. This means ¼ cup = 4 tablespoons, ⅓ cup ≈ 5⅓ tablespoons, and ½ cup = 8 tablespoons.
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. So 1 cup = 48 teaspoons, and ¼ cup = 12 teaspoons.
How many tablespoons is ¼ cup?
¼ cup = 4 tablespoons. This is one of the most common conversions in cooking and baking — memorizing it saves you from reaching for a measuring cup every time.
What is ⅓ cup in tablespoons?
⅓ cup = 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon (5.33 tablespoons). This is a tricky one because it doesn't come out to a whole number, so most recipes just say "5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon."
How do I convert tablespoons to milliliters?
1 US tablespoon = 14.787 mL. To convert, multiply tablespoons by 14.787. For example, 4 tablespoons = 59.15 mL.