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Since 1 cup equals 16 tablespoons, multiplying 3 cups by 16 gives the total tablespoons, resulting in 48. This simple multiplication makes it easy to switch between these two measurements in recipes or cooking tasks.
Conversion Result
3 cups is equal to 48 tablespoons.
Conversion Tool
Result in tbsp:
Conversion Formula
The formula for converting cups to tablespoons is straightforward: multiply the number of cups by 16. Since 1 cup equals 16 tablespoons, this conversion works because each cup contains exactly 16 tablespoons, making the math simple and reliable.
For example, if you have 3 cups, you do: 3 x 16 = 48. This means 3 cups are equivalent to 48 tablespoons, which can be used in recipes or measurements requiring tablespoons.
Conversion Example
- Convert 2 cups to tbsp:
- Start with 2 cups.
- Multiply 2 by 16 (since 1 cup = 16 tbsp).
- 2 x 16 = 32.
- Answer: 2 cups = 32 tbsp.
- Convert 5 cups to tbsp:
- Begin with 5 cups.
- Multiply 5 by 16.
- 5 x 16 = 80.
- Answer: 5 cups = 80 tbsp.
- Convert 0.5 cups to tbsp:
- Start with 0.5 cups.
- Multiply 0.5 by 16.
- 0.5 x 16 = 8.
- Answer: 0.5 cups = 8 tbsp.
- Convert 1.25 cups to tbsp:
- Begin with 1.25 cups.
- Multiply 1.25 by 16.
- 1.25 x 16 = 20.
- Answer: 1.25 cups = 20 tbsp.
- Convert 4.75 cups to tbsp:
- Start with 4.75 cups.
- Multiply 4.75 by 16.
- 4.75 x 16 = 76.
- Answer: 4.75 cups = 76 tbsp.
Conversion Chart
| Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| -22.0 | -352 |
| -21.0 | -336 |
| -20.0 | -320 |
| -19.0 | -304 |
| -18.0 | -288 |
| -17.0 | -272 |
| -16.0 | -256 |
| -15.0 | -240 |
| -14.0 | -224 |
| -13.0 | -208 |
| -12.0 | -192 |
| -11.0 | -176 |
| -10.0 | -160 |
| -9.0 | -144 |
| -8.0 | -128 |
| -7.0 | -112 |
| -6.0 | -96 |
| -5.0 | -80 |
| -4.0 | -64 |
| -3.0 | -48 |
| -2.0 | -32 |
| -1.0 | -16 |
| 0.0 | 0 |
| 1.0 | 16 |
| 2.0 | 32 |
| 3.0 | 48 |
| 4.0 | 64 |
| 5.0 | 80 |
| 6.0 | 96 |
| 7.0 | 112 |
| 8.0 | 128 |
| 9.0 | 144 |
| 10.0 | 160 |
| 11.0 | 176 |
| 12.0 | 192 |
| 13.0 | 208 |
| 14.0 | 224 |
| 15.0 | 240 |
| 16.0 | 256 |
| 17.0 | 272 |
| 18.0 | 288 |
| 19.0 | 304 |
| 20.0 | 320 |
| 21.0 | 336 |
| 22.0 | 352 |
| 23.0 | 368 |
| 24.0 | 384 |
| 25.0 | 400 |
| 26.0 | 416 |
| 27.0 | 432 |
| 28.0 | 448 |
Use the chart to quickly find tablespoons for any cup measurement within the range, reading the value in the second column for the corresponding cups in the first column.
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Conversion Definitions
cup
A cup is a volume measurement used in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces in US customary units, or approximately 237 milliliters, used to measure liquids and bulk ingredients in recipes and food preparation.
tbsp
Tablespoon, abbreviated as tbsp, is a unit of volume measurement equal to 3 teaspoons or 15 milliliters, commonly used in cooking to measure small quantities of ingredients like spices, liquids, or toppings.
Conversion FAQs
How accurate is the conversion from cups to tablespoons?
The conversion from cups to tablespoons is highly accurate when using the standard ratio of 1 cup being exactly 16 tablespoons. Variations may occur with different measuring systems or ingredient densities, but for liquids, it’s reliably precise.
Can I use this conversion for both liquid and dry ingredients?
Yes, but with caution. For liquids, the volume measurement is consistent, so the conversion applies directly. For dry ingredients, the weight-to-volume ratio varies, so converting from cups to tablespoons may not give an exact equivalent in weight but works for volume.
Why is there a difference between US and UK cup measurements?
The US cup equals 8 fluid ounces or about 237 ml, while the UK cup is approximately 284 ml. This difference makes conversions vary depending on the measurement system used, so always check which standard your recipe follows.
