Cups to Tablespoons Converter

How It Works

Cooking measurements can be confusing, especially when switching between volume units. This converter handles all the common kitchen volume units so you never have to guess.

The Formula

Variables

• 1 cup — 236.588 milliliters (US customary)
• 1 tbsp — 14.787 milliliters, or 3 teaspoons
• 1 tsp — 4.929 milliliters
• 1 fl oz — 29.574 milliliters, or 2 tablespoons

Example

1 cup = 16 tablespoons. So if a recipe calls for 3/4 cup of milk, that equals 12 tablespoons.

Tips

• Use dry measuring cups for flour and sugar, liquid measuring cups for milk and water.
• Level off dry ingredients with a straight edge for accuracy.
• When halving recipes, remember that half of 1/3 cup is 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons.
• For sticky ingredients like honey, spray the measuring spoon with cooking spray first.