Tablespoon (US) to Cup (US) Converter
How to Convert Tablespoons (US) to Cups (US)
To convert from tablespoons (us) to cups (us), use the following factor:
Example:
15 tablespoons (us) = 15 × 15.999946 Cup (US) = 239.999188 Cup (US)
Tablespoon (US) to Cup (US) Conversion Table
| Tablespoon (US) | Cup (US) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Tablespoon (US) | 0.159999 Cup (US) |
| 0.1 Tablespoon (US) | 1.599995 Cup (US) |
| 1 Tablespoon (US) | 15.999946 Cup (US) |
| 2 Tablespoon (US) | 31.999892 Cup (US) |
| 5 Tablespoon (US) | 79.999729 Cup (US) |
| 10 Tablespoon (US) | 159.999459 Cup (US) |
| 20 Tablespoon (US) | 319.998918 Cup (US) |
| 50 Tablespoon (US) | 799.997295 Cup (US) |
| 100 Tablespoon (US) | 1,599.99459 Cup (US) |
| 1,000 Tablespoon (US) | 15,999.945898 Cup (US) |
Tablespoon (US) Definition
A tablespoon (symbol: Tbsp) is a unit of volume. The United States customary tablespoon is equal to approximately 14.8 mL. In nutrition labeling, a tablespoon is defined as 15 mL.
History/Origin
The use of the tablespoon as a measurement of volume began in the 18th century when it became the unofficial unit of the Apothecaries' system of measures, equal to 4 drams, or ½ of a fluid ounce.
Current Use
The tablespoon as a unit of volume is used in cooking in certain countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Cup (US) Definition
A unit of volume in the imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. One United States customary cup is equal to 236.588 milliliters.
History/Origin
A traditional unit with varying definitions, now standardized for culinary use.
Current Use
The cup is typically used in cooking to measure liquids and bulk foods, often within the context of serving sizes. Standardized measuring cups are used instead of actual drinking cups.