No measuring cup? You can measure with a tablespoon instead. 1 US cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons. The chart below covers common fractions.
In this guide
- Cups to tablespoons chart
- Key kitchen equivalents
- UK and Australian tablespoons
- Convert other amounts
Cups to tablespoons chart
| Cups | Tablespoons | Teaspoons | Milliliters (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp | 237 ml |
| ¾ cup | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp | 177 ml |
| ⅔ cup | 10 tbsp + 2 tsp | 32 tsp | 158 ml |
| ½ cup | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp | 118 ml |
| ⅓ cup | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp | 16 tsp | 79 ml |
| ¼ cup | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp | 59 ml |
| ⅛ cup | 2 tbsp | 6 tsp | 30 ml |
Key kitchen equivalents
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons ≈ 14.8 ml
- 1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
UK and Australian tablespoons
A UK tablespoon is 15 ml, very close to the US one. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml (4 teaspoons), so adjust Australian recipes carefully.
Convert other amounts
Use our cups to tablespoons, tablespoons to teaspoons and tablespoons to ml converters.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons in half a cup?
8 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons in ¼ cup?
4 tablespoons.
Is a tablespoon of butter the same as a tablespoon of flour?
Same volume, different weight. Use grams for precise baking.
