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] |
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0.01 Tbs | 0.000625 cup |
0.1 Tbs | 0.00625 cup |
1 Tbs | 0.0625 cup |
10 Tbs | 0.625 cup |
50 Tbs | 3.125 cup |
100 Tbs | 6.25 cup |
1000 Tbs | 62.5 cup |
10000 Tbs | 625 cup |
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