64 tablespoons equals 4 cups.
Since 1 cup contains 16 tablespoons, converting 64 tablespoons to cups involves dividing 64 by 16, which results in 4 cups. This conversion is useful in cooking and baking measurements.
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Result in cups:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert tablespoons (tbsp) to cups is simple: divide the number of tablespoons by 16. This works because 1 cup contains exactly 16 tablespoons. So the formula looks like:
Cups = Tablespoons ÷ 16
Why it works: Since tablespoons are smaller units within a cup, dividing the total tablespoons by 16 converts the smaller units into the larger unit of cups.
Example calculation:
- Given 64 tablespoons, divide by 16:
- 64 ÷ 16 = 4 cups
Conversion Example
- Convert 40 tbsp to cups:
- Divide 40 by 16
- 40 ÷ 16 = 2.5 cups
- Result: 40 tablespoons equals 2.5 cups
- Convert 48 tbsp to cups:
- Divide 48 by 16
- 48 ÷ 16 = 3 cups
- Result: 48 tablespoons equals 3 cups
- Convert 55 tbsp to cups:
- Divide 55 by 16
- 55 ÷ 16 = 3.4375 cups
- Result: 55 tablespoons equals about 3.44 cups
- Convert 72 tbsp to cups:
- Divide 72 by 16
- 72 ÷ 16 = 4.5 cups
- Result: 72 tablespoons equals 4.5 cups
Conversion Chart
This chart shows tablespoon values from 39.0 to 89.0 and their equivalent in cups. To use it, find the tablespoon number in the left column, then read across to find its cup conversion on the right column.
Tablespoons (tbsp) | Cups |
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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 |
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Conversion Definitions
Tablespoon (tbsp): A tablespoon is a unit of volume used in cooking and serving sizes, commonly in the United States and other countries, equal to three teaspoons or approximately 14.79 milliliters. It is often used for measuring both liquid and dry ingredients in recipes.
Cup: A cup is a unit of volume, mostly used in cooking to measure liquids and solids, equal to 16 tablespoons or about 236.59 milliliters. Cups are common in American recipes and provide a convenient measurement for cooking and baking portions.
Conversion FAQs
Does the type of ingredient affect converting tablespoons to cups?
No, the conversion between tablespoons and cups is based on volume, so it remains constant regardless if the ingredient is liquid or dry. However, ingredient density affects weight, but volume conversions stays the same.
Are tablespoons and cups the same in metric and US customary systems?
Tablespoons and cups differ slightly between US customary and metric systems. The US tablespoon is about 14.79 ml, while the metric tablespoon is 15 ml. Similarly, the US cup is approximately 236.59 ml, and the metric cup is 250 ml, so conversions may vary depending on which system is used.
Why do recipes sometimes list tablespoons instead of cups?
Tablespoons allow more precise small measurement control in recipes, especially for ingredients used in small quantities. Cups are better for larger volumes. Using tablespoons helps avoid over or under measuring when amounts are less than a full cup.
Can I measure tablespoons directly into a cup measuring tool?
Measuring tablespoons directly into a cup measure is not advised because tablespoons are smaller units and more precise. It’s better to convert tablespoons to cups and then use the cup measure for accuracy, especially in baking.
How to convert tablespoons to cups without a calculator?
Since 16 tablespoons equal 1 cup, you can divide the tablespoon number by 16 mentally. For example, 32 tablespoons is 2 cups (32 ÷ 16). For odd numbers, estimate the decimal or use fractions, like 8 tablespoons equals 0.5 cups.