How cooking unit conversion works
Every US customary volume unit has a fixed ratio to the milliliter. The value is first converted to milliliters, then into the target unit.
Common values
| Value (cup) | Result |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cup | 1.6 tbsp |
| 0.25 cup | 4 tbsp |
| 0.5 cup | 8 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| 1.5 cup | 24 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 48 tbsp |
| 5 cup | 80 tbsp |
| 10 cup | 160 tbsp |
More detail
Common kitchen conversions
1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 236.59 mL. 1 tbsp = 3 tsp ≈ 14.79 mL. 1 fl oz ≈ 29.57 mL ≈ 2 tbsp.
Kitchen tip. US recipes measure by volume; many international recipes measure flour and sugar by weight instead. When a recipe's origin is unclear, a kitchen scale is more reliable than converting cups.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
1 US cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons, since 1 cup = 236.5882365 mL and 1 tbsp = 14.78676478 mL.
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 3 teaspoons (tsp) ≈ 14.79 mL; 1 teaspoon ≈ 4.93 mL.
Is a US cup the same as a Korean or UK measuring cup?
No. This calculator uses the US cup (236.59 mL). A Korean recipe cup is commonly 200 mL and a UK/metric cup is 250 mL — using the wrong one can throw off a recipe by 5-20%.
How many milliliters is 1 fluid ounce?
1 US fluid ounce (fl oz) ≈ 29.5735295625 mL, about 2 tablespoons.