Convert cups to tablespoons

1 cup=16.2162tbsp

Use the converter below to change any cups value into tablespoons instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Equals

16.21622

Conversion formula

Forward

tablespoons = cups × 16.2162

Reverse

cups = tablespoons × 0.06167

Example: 10 cup × 16.2162 = 162.162 tbsp.

About both units

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Cup

cup

The US cup equals 240 millilitres in common usage (legally defined as 236.588 ml). The metric cup (Australia, NZ) is 250 ml; the UK "cup" is 284 ml but rarely used in recipes. Cooking recipes from the US dominate online, so 240 ml is the safe default for "cup".

Real-world: 1 cup of water = 240 g = 240 ml. 1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 125 g. A Starbucks Tall is 12 fl oz = 1.5 cups.

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Tablespoon

tbsp

The US tablespoon equals 14.8 ml (sometimes rounded to 15 ml). The metric tablespoon used in Australia is 20 ml; the UK tablespoon is 17.7 ml. Most international recipes today assume 15 ml as a convenient approximation.

Real-world: Olive-oil recipes call for tablespoons of oil. Cough syrups often recommend 1 tbsp = 15 ml per dose.

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Cup to Tablespoon conversion table

Common cups to tablespoons values for quick reference.

Cup (cup)	Tablespoon (tbsp)
1 cup	16.2162 tbsp
2 cup	32.4324 tbsp
5 cup	81.0811 tbsp
10 cup	162.162 tbsp
20 cup	324.324 tbsp
50 cup	810.811 tbsp
100 cup	1,621.62 tbsp
200 cup	3,243.24 tbsp
500 cup	8,108.11 tbsp
1,000 cup	16,216.22 tbsp

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

US cup = 240 ml common; 236.6 ml legal; UK cup = 284 ml; metric cup (AU/NZ) = 250 ml.
Weights (grams) are more reliable than cups — a cup of flour can vary 30% depending on how packed.
For baking, always use the recipe author's country convention.

Avoid these

Using a UK 284 ml cup for a US recipe calling for 240 ml — 18% overshoot.
Treating all dry ingredients as 1 cup = 240 g — only true for water.
Using a coffee mug as a "cup" — mugs vary 200–400 ml.

Frequently asked questions

How many tablespoons in a cup?

One cup equals 16.2162 tablespoons.

How do I convert cups to tablespoons?

Multiply the cup value by 16.2162 to get the equivalent in tablespoons.

What is 100 cups in tablespoons?

100 cups equals 1,621.62 tablespoons.

Is a cup bigger than a tablespoon?

Yes. 1 cup equals 16.2162 tablespoons, so one cup is larger.

How to convert cups to tablespoons without a calculator?

Multiply by 16.22 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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