Elara Bennett1 tablespoon is equal to 0.0625 cups.
When converting tablespoons to cups, you divide the number of tablespoons by 16 because there are 16 tablespoons in one cup. So, 1 tablespoon equals 1/16 of a cup, which results to 0.0625 cups.
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Conversion Formula
The formula to convert tablespoons to cups is:
cups = tablespoons ÷ 16
This works because 1 cup contains exactly 16 tablespoons. So, to find how many cups fit in a given number of tablespoons, divide the tablespoons by 16.
For example, converting 1 tablespoon:
- Start with 1 tablespoon.
- Divide by 16 (since 16 tablespoons make 1 cup): 1 ÷ 16 = 0.0625.
- The result is 0.0625 cups.
Conversion Example
- 5 tablespoons to cups:
- Take 5 tablespoons.
- Divide by 16: 5 ÷ 16 = 0.3125 cups.
- So 5 tablespoons equals 0.3125 cups.
- 8 tablespoons to cups:
- Start with 8 tablespoons.
- Calculate 8 ÷ 16 = 0.5 cups.
- Half a cup is 8 tablespoons.
- 12 tablespoons to cups:
- Use 12 tablespoons.
- Divide by 16: 12 ÷ 16 = 0.75 cups.
- So 12 tablespoons equal 3/4 cup.
- 20 tablespoons to cups:
- 20 tablespoons given.
- 20 ÷ 16 = 1.25 cups.
- This means 20 tablespoons equal 1 and 1/4 cups.
Conversion Chart
The table below shows values from -24.0 to 26.0 tablespoons converted into cups. You can find the cup equivalent by locating the tablespoon value and reading across the row to see the cup amount.
| Tablespoons | Cups |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -1.5000 |
| -20.0 | -1.2500 |
| -16.0 | -1.0000 |
| -12.0 | -0.7500 |
| -8.0 | -0.5000 |
| -4.0 | -0.2500 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 2.0 | 0.1250 |
| 4.0 | 0.2500 |
| 6.0 | 0.3750 |
| 8.0 | 0.5000 |
| 10.0 | 0.6250 |
| 12.0 | 0.7500 |
| 14.0 | 0.8750 |
| 16.0 | 1.0000 |
| 18.0 | 1.1250 |
| 20.0 | 1.2500 |
| 22.0 | 1.3750 |
| 24.0 | 1.5000 |
| 26.0 | 1.6250 |
Related Conversion Questions
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- Does 1 tablespoon always equal the same amount in cups?
- What is the cup measurement if I have just 1 tablespoon?
- How to convert 1 tablespoon into cups for liquid ingredients?
Conversion Definitions
Tablespoon: A tablespoon is a unit of volume measurement often used in cooking and serving sizes. It equals three teaspoons or about 14.79 milliliters in the US customary system. It helps to measure both liquid and dry ingredients, providing a standardized portion size.
Cup: A cup is a unit of volume used primarily in cooking to measure liquids and solids. In the US, one cup equals 16 tablespoons or approximately 236.59 milliliters. It serves as a convenient measure for recipes and dietary servings, ensuring consistent ingredient amounts.
Conversion FAQs
Why do I divide by 16 to convert tablespoons into cups?
Because there are 16 tablespoons in one cup, dividing the number of tablespoons by 16 gives the equivalent amount in cups. This ratio is fixed by the US customary measurement system, allowing straightforward conversions between these units.
Can I convert tablespoons to cups for both liquid and dry ingredients the same way?
Generally, yes, since tablespoons and cups measure volume. However, because dry ingredients have different densities, weight conversions differ. For volume, this formula applies equally to liquids and solids, but measuring cups designed for liquids may be more accurate for liquid ingredients.
Is the conversion factor the same globally for tablespoon to cup?
No, not always. While the US system uses 16 tablespoons per cup, other countries like Australia have different tablespoon sizes. So the exact conversion may vary depending on where the measurement standards come from.
Why do some recipes show different tablespoon to cup conversions?
Recipes can differ based on regional measurement standards or rounding. Also, ingredient density and measurement tools might cause variation. Always check which measurement system a recipe uses to ensure accuracy.
How precise is the conversion from tablespoon to cup?
The conversion 1 tablespoon = 0.0625 cups is exact in the US customary system. However, real-world measuring tools and ingredient packing density can affect practical precision, so slight differences might occur in cooking or baking.
