Cup [cup] to Tablespoon [Tbs] Converter

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How to Convert Cup to TablespoonTablespoon

1 cup = 16 Tbs
1 Tbs = 0.0625 cup

Example: convert 68 cup to Tbs:
68 cup = 68 x 16 = 1088 Tbs

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

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 to Tablespoon Conversion Table

Cup [cup]Tablespoon [Tbs]
0.01 cup0.16 Tbs
0.1 cup1.6 Tbs
1 cup16 Tbs
10 cup160 Tbs
50 cup800 Tbs
100 cup1600 Tbs
1000 cup16000 Tbs
10000 cup160000 Tbs

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