Last Updated on June 21, 2025 by Jennifer Osborn
One dry measuring cup contains 16 Tablespoons.
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Need to Convert Tablespoons to Cups? Use This Chart
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup—a handy conversion to remember when you’re scaling recipes or working without a full set of measuring tools. Whether you're doubling a batch of cookies or cutting a recipe in half, knowing how to swap between tablespoons and cups helps you bake with accuracy (and fewer dishes).
For example, if a recipe calls for 8 tablespoons of flour and you double it, you’ll need 16 tablespoons or just 1 cup. Less scooping, more baking.
Tablespoons to Cups Measurement Conversion Chart
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Cups (c) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1/16 |
| 2 | ⅛ |
| 3 | 3/16 |
| 4 | ¼ |
| 5 | 5/16 |
| 6 | ⅜ |
| 7 | 7/16 |
| 8 | ½ |
| 9 | 9/16 |
| 10 | ⅝ |
| 11 | 11/16 |
| 12 | ¾ |
| 13 | 13/16 |
| 14 | ⅞ |
| 15 | 15/16 |
| 16 | 1 |
You could measure a cup if you have a kitchen scale and know the weight of the food you're measuring. For example, a cup of all-purpose flour or plain flour weighs 4.5 ounces or 125 grams. But, I'm guessing if you don't have measuring tools, you may not have a kitchen scale either.
If you're really in a pinch, look in your cupboards for a can of Campbell's soup or something similar. Those are usually 10.75 ounces, which is equal to one and ¼ cups. You could either eat the soup or put it in another container and scrub the soup can to use that.
Dry the can thoroughly before putting flour in it.
Remember not to pack the flour in. Scoop flour into the can using a spoon until heaping. Then slide a butter knife or straight edge to level off the excess flour.
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