Tablespoons to Cups Converter
Convert tablespoons to US cups — divide by sixteen. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One tablespoon (metric) is 0.0634 US cups — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the tablespoons to cups converter works
Volumes convert through the liter (exactly 1 dm³). The US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 L (231 cubic inches); the imperial gallon is exactly 4.54609 L. A US fluid ounce is 29.5735 mL, an imperial fluid ounce 28.4131 mL; a US pint is 16 US fl oz, an imperial pint 20 imperial fl oz.
The US uses customary units (US gallon, short ton, °F) in daily life; NIST SP 811 gives the exact SI factors.
Common volume conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.0634 US cup | tablespoon (metric) to US cups |
| 2 tbsp | 0.1268 US cup | tablespoon (metric) to US cups |
| 4 tbsp | 0.2536 US cup | tablespoon (metric) to US cups |
| 6 tbsp | 0.3804 US cup | tablespoon (metric) to US cups |
| 8 tbsp | 0.5072 US cup | tablespoon (metric) to US cups |
| 10 tbsp | 0.634 US cup | tablespoon (metric) to US cups |
| 12 tbsp | 0.7608 US cup | tablespoon (metric) to US cups |
| 16 tbsp | 1.0144 US cup | tablespoon (metric) to US cups |
| 20 tbsp | 1.268 US cup | tablespoon (metric) to US cups |
| 24 tbsp | 1.5216 US cup | tablespoon (metric) to US cups |
| 32 tbsp | 2.0288 US cup | tablespoon (metric) to US cups |
| 48 tbsp | 3.0433 US cup | tablespoon (metric) to US cups |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in liters |
|---|---|---|
| milliliter | mL | 0.001 liter |
| liter | L | 1 liter |
| cubic meter | m³ | 1,000 liter |
| teaspoon (metric) | tsp | 0.005 liter |
| tablespoon (metric) | tbsp | 0.015 liter |
| cup (metric) | cup | 0.25 liter |
| US fluid ounce | US fl oz | 0.0295735296 liter |
| US cup | US cup | 0.2365882365 liter |
| US pint | US pt | 0.473176473 liter |
| US gallon | US gal | 3.785411784 liter |
| imperial fluid ounce | imp fl oz | 0.0284130625 liter |
| imperial pint | imp pt | 0.56826125 liter |
| imperial gallon | imp gal | 4.54609 liter |
| cubic foot | ft³ | 28.316846592 liter |
FAQFrequently asked questions about volume conversion
How many tablespoons make a cup?
Sixteen.
What is 8 tablespoons?
Half a cup.
What is 4 tablespoons?
A quarter cup.
Why measure butter in tablespoons?
Because US butter sticks are marked in them — a stick is 8 tablespoons, or half a cup.
Is this the metric tablespoon?
No, the US one of 14.79 mL. The metric tablespoon is 15 mL and the Australian 20 mL.
Where these figures come from
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — definitions of the base and derived units.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — the exact conversion factors used here.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) — United States's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.