Tablespoon [Tbs] to Cup [cup] Converter

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How to Convert Tablespoon to CupCup

1 Tbs = 0.0625 cup
1 cup = 16 Tbs

Example: convert 12 Tbs to cup:
12 Tbs = 12 x 0.0625 = 0.75 cup

Tablespoon

Definition: A tablespoon (Tbs) is a unit of volume, commonly used in cooking. It is defined as three teaspoons or approximately 15 milliliters.

History/origin: Similar to the teaspoon, the tablespoon likely originated as a measure based on the size of actual tablespoons used for serving food. Its volume has been standardized over time.

Current use: The tablespoon is a common unit in recipes, especially in the United States. It's used for measuring larger volumes of ingredients than teaspoons.

Cup

Definition: A cup is a unit of volume commonly used in cooking, primarily in the United States. Its volume varies slightly depending on the context.

History/origin: The cup's origin likely lies in the volume of drinking cups used in households. Its standardization has varied over time, leading to some ambiguity in its precise definition.

Current use: The cup is a very common unit in US recipes. It's often used for measuring dry ingredients like flour and sugar, as well as liquids.

Tablespoon to Cup Conversion Table

Tablespoon [Tbs]Cup [cup]
0.01 Tbs0.000625 cup
0.1 Tbs0.00625 cup
1 Tbs0.0625 cup
10 Tbs0.625 cup
50 Tbs3.125 cup
100 Tbs6.25 cup
1000 Tbs62.5 cup
10000 Tbs625 cup

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