Convert tablespoon (US) to cup (metric)
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (US) [tbsp (US)] to cup (metric) [cup (metric)], or Convert cup (metric) to tablespoon (US).
1 tbsp (US) = 0.05914706 cup (metric). To convert tablespoon (US) to cup (metric), multiply the value by 0.05914706; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cup (metric) = 16.9070111008 tbsp (US)). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 tbsp (US) = 0.05914706 cup (metric)
- 1 cup (metric) = 16.9070111008 tbsp (US)
- 10 tbsp (US) = 0.5914706 cup (metric)
- 100 tbsp (US) = 5.914706 cup (metric)
How to Convert Tablespoon (Us) to Cup (Metric)
1 tbsp (US) = 0.05914706 cup (metric)
Example: convert 15 tbsp (US) to cup (metric):
15 tbsp (US) = 15 × 0.05914706 cup (metric) = 0.8872059 cup (metric)
Tablespoon (Us) to Cup (Metric) Conversion Table
| tablespoon (US) | cup (metric) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (US) | 0.05914706 cup (metric) |
| 2 tbsp (US) | 0.11829412 cup (metric) |
| 3 tbsp (US) | 0.17744118 cup (metric) |
| 5 tbsp (US) | 0.2957353 cup (metric) |
| 10 tbsp (US) | 0.5914706 cup (metric) |
| 20 tbsp (US) | 1.1829412 cup (metric) |
| 50 tbsp (US) | 2.957353 cup (metric) |
| 100 tbsp (US) | 5.914706 cup (metric) |
| 500 tbsp (US) | 29.57353 cup (metric) |
| 1000 tbsp (US) | 59.14706 cup (metric) |
Tablespoon (Us)
A tablespoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 1/16 of a cup or 3 teaspoons, commonly used in cooking and recipes.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional measurement system used in the United States, evolving from the household spoon. Its standardized size was established to facilitate consistent cooking and baking measurements.
Current Use
Today, the tablespoon (US) is widely used in cooking, baking, and nutritional labeling to measure ingredients accurately in the United States and other countries that adopt the US customary system.
Cup (Metric)
A metric cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 250 milliliters.
History/Origin
The metric cup was introduced as part of the metric system to standardize volume measurements, replacing various traditional cups used in different regions.
Current Use
The metric cup is commonly used in cooking and baking in countries adopting the metric system, especially in recipes and food labeling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 tablespoon (US) in cup (metric)?
1 tablespoon (US) (tbsp (US)) = 0.05914706 cup (metric) (cup (metric)).
How do you convert tablespoon (US) to cup (metric)?
Multiply the tablespoon (US) value by 0.05914706. For example, 25 tbsp (US) × 0.05914706 = 1.4786765 cup (metric).
What is 10 tablespoon (US) in cup (metric)?
10 tbsp (US) = 0.5914706 cup (metric).
Which unit is larger, the tablespoon (US) or the cup (metric)?
The cup (metric) is the larger unit: 1 tbsp (US) equals only 0.05914706 cup (metric).