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There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. That is based on the US customary cup (about 237 ml) and the US tablespoon (about 14.8 ml).
Cups to tablespoons chart
| Cups | Tablespoons | Teaspoons | Fluid ounces | Milliliters (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp | 8 fl oz | 237 ml |
| 3/4 cup | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp | 6 fl oz | 177 ml |
| 2/3 cup | 10 tbsp + 2 tsp | 32 tsp | 5.3 fl oz | 158 ml |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp | 4 fl oz | 118 ml |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp | 16 tsp | 2.7 fl oz | 79 ml |
| 1/4 cup | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp | 2 fl oz | 59 ml |
| 1/8 cup | 2 tbsp | 6 tsp | 1 fl oz | 30 ml |
| 1/16 cup | 1 tbsp | 3 tsp | 0.5 fl oz | 15 ml |
The three numbers worth memorising
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
- 1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons
- 1 cup = 16 tablespoons
Everything else falls out of those. Half a cup is two quarter cups, so 8 tablespoons. A third of a cup is 16 ÷ 3, which is 5 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon.
Measuring tips that actually matter
- Liquids: use a clear measuring jug at eye level.
- Dry ingredients: spoon flour into the cup and level it with a knife. Scooping straight from the bag packs it down and can add up to a fifth more flour.
- Sticky things like honey: lightly oil the spoon first and it slides right out.
- Baking: if a recipe gives grams, use a scale. It is more accurate than any cup.
Scaling a recipe without the maths
Most measuring mistakes happen when you double or halve a recipe. In Nasi you tap plus or minus on the servings and every amount updates, fractions included, so 1/3 cup for four becomes 2/3 cup for eight without a calculator.
FAQ
How many tablespoons are in 1/4 cup?
4 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 1/3 cup?
5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon.
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
3 teaspoons.
Is a tablespoon the same everywhere?
Almost. A US tablespoon is about 14.8 ml, and most other countries use 15 ml, which makes no practical difference in cooking. Australia uses a 20 ml tablespoon, so check where a recipe comes from.
