1 Cup to Tablespoons
1 cup equals 16 tablespoons. This works for every ingredient, because both are volume measurements.
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16tbsp
Quick:
1 cup = 16 tbsp (16 exactly)
1Cups
48Teaspoons
237Milliliters
8Fluid ounces
How many tablespoons in 1 cup?
One US cup is 16 tablespoons, 48 teaspoons, 8 fluid ounces or about 236.6 ml. So 1 cup is 16 tablespoons.
Cups to tablespoons chart
| Cup amount | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 4 tbsp |
| ⅓ cup | 5 ⅓ tbsp |
| ½ cup | 8 tbsp |
| ⅔ cup | 10 ⅔ tbsp |
| ¾ cup | 12 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| 2 cups | 32 tbsp |
How to measure 1 cup without a measuring cup
Use 16 level tablespoons (1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons). For liquids, a measuring jug marked in ml works too: fill it to about 237 ml.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup.
How many tablespoons is 1 cup?
1 cup is 16 tablespoons.
How many ml is 1 cup?
1 cup is about 237 ml.
Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?
No. A US cup is 236.6 ml and a metric cup is 250 ml, about one tablespoon more.
Related conversions
Last updated: November 2026. Values use the US cup (236.6 ml) and the spoon-and-level method for dry ingredients.