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Tablespoons to Cups Converter
16 tablespoons make 1 cup. Enter any number of tablespoons and get the cup fraction instantly.
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4 tbsp = ¼ cup (0.25 exactly)
4Tablespoons
12Teaspoons
59.1Milliliters
2Fluid ounces
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
There are exactly 16 US tablespoons in 1 US cup. This conversion is pure volume, so it works the same for every ingredient: butter, oil, flour, sugar or milk. Half a cup is 8 tablespoons, a quarter cup is 4 tablespoons, and a third of a cup is 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon.
cups = tablespoons ÷ 16
Example: 12 tbsp ÷ 16 = ¾ cup
Example: 12 tbsp ÷ 16 = ¾ cup
Tablespoons to Cups chart
| Tablespoons | Cups |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | ⅛ cup (0.0625) |
| 2 tbsp | ⅛ cup (0.125) |
| 3 tbsp | ¼ cup (0.188) |
| 4 tbsp | ¼ cup (0.25) |
| 5 tbsp | ⅓ cup (0.313) |
| 6 tbsp | ⅜ cup (0.375) |
| 8 tbsp | ½ cup (0.5) |
| 10 tbsp | ⅝ cup (0.625) |
| 12 tbsp | ¾ cup (0.75) |
| 16 tbsp | 1 cup (1) |
| 24 tbsp | 1 ½ cups (1.5) |
| 32 tbsp | 2 cups (2) |
Handy trick: if a recipe asks for an odd amount like ⅜ cup, measure ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons.
Frequently asked questions
How many cups is 8 tablespoons?
8 tablespoons equal ½ cup.
How many cups is 4 tablespoons?
4 tablespoons equal ¼ cup.
How many tablespoons is ⅓ cup?
⅓ cup equals 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon (5⅓ tbsp).
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Last updated: November 2026. Results are for cooking and baking and are rounded for everyday kitchen use.