Tablespoons to Cups Converter

Common Tablespoons to Cups Conversions

4 tablespoons = 0.25 cups (1/4 cup)
8 tablespoons = 0.5 cups (1/2 cup)
12 tablespoons = 0.75 cups (3/4 cup)
16 tablespoons = 1 cup
32 tablespoons = 2 cups

Quick Facts

1 cup = 16 tablespoons
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
1 cup = 48 teaspoons
1 tablespoon = 0.5 fluid ounces

Common Cooking Measurements

1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons
1/3 cup = 5 1/3 tablespoons
1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons
2/3 cup = 10 2/3 tablespoons
3/4 cup = 12 tablespoons

Frequently Asked Questions

Tablespoon to cup calculator

Use our calculator above to convert any number of tablespoons to cups. The basic formula is: Cups = Tablespoons ÷ 16. For example, 8 tablespoons = 0.5 cups.

1/4 cup to tbsp

There are 4 tablespoons in 1/4 cup. This is a common measurement in recipes and is equivalent to 12 teaspoons or 2 fluid ounces.

Tablespoon to cup ounces

Since 1 tablespoon equals 0.5 fluid ounces and 1 cup equals 8 fluid ounces, there are 16 tablespoons in a cup. To convert tablespoons to cups using ounces, divide the number of tablespoons by 2 to get fluid ounces, then divide by 8 to get cups.

Tablespoon to cup flour

For all-purpose flour: 16 tablespoons = 1 cup of flour (approximately 120-125 grams). When measuring flour by tablespoons, make sure to spoon the flour into the tablespoon and level it off for accuracy.

6 tablespoons to cups

6 tablespoons equals 0.375 cups, or 3/8 cup. This is between 1/3 cup (5.33 tablespoons) and 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons).

3 tablespoons to 1/4 cups

3 tablespoons equals 0.1875 cups, which is slightly less than 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons). To reach 1/4 cup, you would need one more tablespoon.

4 tablespoons to cups

4 tablespoons equals 0.25 cups, or 1/4 cup. This is a common measurement in recipes and equals 2 fluid ounces.

12 tablespoons to cups

12 tablespoons equals 0.75 cups, or 3/4 cup. This is equivalent to 6 fluid ounces or 177 milliliters.

How many tablespoons make a cup?

16 tablespoons equals 1 cup. This is a standard cooking measurement.

How many cups is 8 tablespoons?

8 tablespoons equals 0.5 cups. This is half a cup, commonly used in recipes.

How many cups is 4 tablespoons?

4 tablespoons equals 0.25 cups. This is a quarter cup, often used in baking.

How many cups is 12 tablespoons?

12 tablespoons equals 0.75 cups. This is three-quarters of a cup.

How many cups is 32 tablespoons?

32 tablespoons equals 2 cups. This is equivalent to 1 pint.