![]() There are four tablespoons in one quarter of a cup. Another way to look at it as 5 and one-third of a tablespoon since there are three teaspoons in one tablespoon. There are 5 tablespoons plus one teaspoon in a third of a cup. Easy, right? How Many Tablespoons in ⅓ Cup ![]() So, if your recipe calls for a half cup and you don't have a half cup measurement, you can use eight tablespoon instead. So, now you know for the next time you find yourself asking, "what is one cup in tablespoons?" the answer is 16! How Many Tablespoons in ½ Cup This is why I've found it easier to remember that there are four tablespoons in a quarter of a cup. It sounds easy, but you might end up second guessing yourself if you don't measure often. That's right, sixteen tablespoon equals one cup. Here is a simple chart that I created that shows how to convert cups to tablespoons. One tablespoon is equal to approximately three teaspoons, or 15mL. What is a Tablespoon?Ī tablespoon is a unit of measurement used to measure small amounts of ingredients, such as flour, oil, and spices, in cooking and baking. In the United States (US), one cup is equal to 8 ounces or 240 milliliters (mL) of volume and is used to measure both dry and wet ingredients. Measuring cups are essential for accurately measuring ingredients when making a recipe. ![]() Measuring cups are used for measuring volume, usually in cooking and baking, and come in different sizes. Thankfully, for recipes, the term "cup" has been a little more standardized and is used to reference a measuring cup. Who knew that such a simple word could be so confusing? As a dietitian, I've learned to ask clients to clarify what kind of cup they use because when they say they have a "cup of milk" or a "cup of juice" with breakfast, that could mean they are drinking anywhere from four to twenty-four ounces, depending on the size of their 'cup' at home. How to Measure Using Tablespoons and Cups.Practical Application from a Dietitian Mom.Understanding these two conversions will help make measuring ingredients easier when you cook. The rest is simple math that can be done with a basic calculator. I mastered the basics by memorizing how many tablespoons are in a cup, how many teaspoons are in a tablespoon, and how many ounces are in a cup. I've been there! Thankfully, one major 'life skill' I learned in the food service part of my dietetic internship was how to convert units of measurement. Have you ever gone to double a recipe but have no idea how to convert tablespoons to cups? Or, how about cutting a recipe in half and wondering how to divide a quarter of a cup in half? There's a big difference between a tablespoon and a cup! I've included an easy-to-read measurement conversion chart that I created to take the guess work out of converting tablespoons (tbsp) to cups when you are short on time. Knowing how many tablespoons are in a cup can save you time and lessen stress with cooking, especially in those moments when you realize that you are multiplying a recipe, don't have the proper measuring cups, or the measuring cups you do have are in the dishwasher and you need something to measure with now.
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