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Tablespoons to Cups

Convert tbsp to cup quickly with this free online calculator. The page explains the conversion rule, gives practical examples and provides a quick reference table.

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CONVERTED RESULT—
Decimal places
CONVERSION RULE

1 tbsp equals approximately 0.0625 cup.

How to use the Tablespoons to Cups

  1. Enter the number you want to convert.
  2. Confirm the source unit shown beside the input.
  3. Choose decimal precision if you need more or less detail.
  4. Read the converted result.
  5. Copy the result when you need to use it elsewhere.

How the conversion works

1 tbsp equals approximately 0.0625 cup.

For a simple fixed-factor conversion, the calculator multiplies the entered value by the stated factor. Temperature scales and certain specialized tools use their specific mathematical relationship instead.

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Common tbsp to cup conversions

tbspcup
1 tbsp0.0625 cup
2 tbsp0.125 cup
5 tbsp0.3125 cup
10 tbsp0.625 cup
20 tbsp1.25 cup
50 tbsp3.125 cup

Example

For example, entering 1 tbsp gives approximately 0.0625 cup using the rule above. Change the input to test your own value.

Frequently asked questions

The Tablespoons to Cups converts a value from tbsp to cup using the conversion relationship described on this page.
Enter your value, review the source and destination units, choose the decimal precision and read or copy the result.
1 tbsp equals approximately 0.0625 cup.
Use enough precision for your purpose. Everyday estimates usually need fewer decimal places; technical work may require more.
It can be a useful reference calculation, but safety-critical, regulated, contractual or specialized work should be verified against the applicable authoritative standard.

Accuracy note: This calculator is a practical reference. For regulated, safety-critical or specialized work, verify the result against the applicable standard.

Page reviewed: August 24, 2026.