Cups to Tablespoons

Cup

A cup (c) is a popular unit of volume used mainly in the United States for cooking, beverages, and everyday household measurements. One US cup equals 8 fluid ounces or 16 tablespoons, making it a convenient size for recipes and serving portions. Because measuring cups are easy to find in most kitchens, the cup has become a standard reference in baking and cooking instructions.

Converting cups to metric units — such as milliliters or liters — can be tricky because recipes around the world use different standards. An online converter makes it simple to switch between systems and follow international cooking guides accurately.

Tablespoon

A tablespoon (tbsp) is a common US customary unit of volume often used in cooking and measuring small quantities of ingredients. One tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons or about 14.79 milliliters, making it a practical unit for sauces, oils, spices, and baking ingredients. Because it appears in nearly every recipe, the tablespoon is a familiar part of kitchen measurement tools.

When converting tablespoons to other units — such as cups, teaspoons, or milliliters — the numbers don’t always convert cleanly. A converter helps ensure accuracy so recipes turn out correctly, especially when working with international sources that use metric measurements.