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Tablespoons to Cups Converter

Convert tablespoons to cups, or cups to tablespoons, instantly.

Cups
1.5

Kitchen Conversion Formula

Cups = tablespoons ÷ 16. Tablespoons = cups × 16.

Worked example

Convert 24 tablespoons to cups.

24 ÷ 16 = 1.5

24 tablespoons = 1.5 cups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons are in a cup?

1 US cup = 16 tablespoons.

How many cups are in a tablespoon?

1 tablespoon = 1/16 (0.0625) of a US cup.

Why 16 tablespoons in a cup specifically?

A US cup is defined as 8 fluid ounces, and a tablespoon as 1/2 a fluid ounce — 8 ÷ 0.5 = 16 tablespoons per cup.

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