Elara Bennett64 tablespoons is equal to 4 cups.
To convert tablespoons to cups, divide the number of tablespoons by 16, since there are 16 tablespoons in one cup. Therefore, 64 tablespoons divided by 16 equals 4 cups.
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Conversion Formula
The formula to convert tablespoons (tbsp) to cups (c) is:
cups = tablespoons ÷ 16
This works because one cup contains exactly 16 tablespoons. Dividing the tablespoon value by 16 converts it into cups. For example, converting 64 tablespoons to cups:
- Start with 64 tablespoons
- Divide by 16 (since 16 tbsp = 1 cup)
- 64 ÷ 16 = 4 cups
This formula helps to easily switch between these two units used in cooking and baking.
Conversion Example
- Example 1: Convert 32 tablespoons to cups
- Take 32 tablespoons
- Divide 32 by 16
- 32 ÷ 16 = 2 cups
- Example 2: Convert 48 tablespoons to cups
- Start with 48 tablespoons
- Divide 48 by 16
- 48 ÷ 16 = 3 cups
- Example 3: Convert 20 tablespoons to cups
- Use 20 tablespoons value
- Divide 20 by 16
- 20 ÷ 16 = 1.25 cups
- Example 4: Convert 10 tablespoons to cups
- Use 10 tablespoons as input
- Divide 10 by 16
- 10 ÷ 16 = 0.625 cups
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows tablespoon values from 39.0 to 89.0, converted to cups. To use the chart, find the tablespoon amount on the left, then see the equivalent cup value on the right.
| Tablespoons | Cups |
|---|---|
| 39.0 | 2.4375 |
| 44.0 | 2.75 |
| 49.0 | 3.0625 |
| 54.0 | 3.375 |
| 59.0 | 3.6875 |
| 64.0 | 4.0 |
| 69.0 | 4.3125 |
| 74.0 | 4.625 |
| 79.0 | 4.9375 |
| 84.0 | 5.25 |
| 89.0 | 5.5625 |
Related Conversion Questions
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Conversion Definitions
Tablespoons: A tablespoon is a unit of volume widely used in cooking to measure liquid or dry ingredients. In the US customary system, one tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons or about 14.79 milliliters. It helps portion ingredients accurately.
Cups: A cup is a volume unit used for cooking and baking, equal to 16 tablespoons or 8 fluid ounces (about 237 milliliters) in the US. Cups are convenient for measuring liquid and dry ingredients when preparing recipes.
Conversion FAQs
Why is the tablespoon to cup conversion divided by 16?
The division by 16 comes from the fixed relationship where one cup equals 16 tablespoons in US measurement. So to find cups from tablespoons, dividing by 16 gives the correct equivalent volume without rounding errors.
Can tablespoon measurements vary between countries?
Yes, tablespoons can differ slightly in size depending on the country. For example, the UK tablespoon is larger than the US tablespoon. However, the US tablespoon to cup conversion always uses 16 tablespoons per cup.
Is it accurate to convert tablespoons to cups for dry and liquid ingredients?
While the conversion works well for volume, density differences affect weight. For dry ingredients, spooning method and ingredient type may change volume slightly, but the tablespoon to cup conversion remains volume-based and consistent.
What if I have a fraction of a tablespoon, how do I convert to cups?
Fractions of a tablespoon can be converted by first expressing them as decimal values and then dividing by 16. For example, 1.5 tablespoons equals 1.5 ÷ 16 = 0.09375 cups.
Are there kitchen tools designed to measure tablespoons and cups interchangeably?
Yes, many measuring cup sets include tablespoon measurements to help cooks convert easily. Some measuring spoons show both units to assist in switching between them without extra calculations.
