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To convert from Tablespoon (Tbs) to Cup (cup), use the following formula:
Let's convert 5 Tablespoon (Tbs) to Cup (cup).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Tablespoon (Tbs) is equal to Cup (cup).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Tablespoon (Tbs) to Cup (cup):
| Tablespoons | Cups |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 Tbs | cup |
| 0.001 Tbs | cup |
| 0.1 Tbs | cup |
| 1 Tbs | cup |
| 2 Tbs | cup |
| 3 Tbs | cup |
| 4 Tbs | cup |
| 5 Tbs | cup |
| 6 Tbs | cup |
| 7 Tbs | cup |
| 8 Tbs | cup |
| 9 Tbs | cup |
| 10 Tbs | cup |
| 20 Tbs | cup |
| 30 Tbs | cup |
| 40 Tbs | cup |
| 50 Tbs | cup |
| 100 Tbs | cup |
| 1000 Tbs | cup |
| 10000 Tbs | cup |
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A tablespoon (often abbreviated as Tbs or tbsp) is a common unit of volume used in cooking and baking.
In the US customary system, one tablespoon is equal to 0.5 fluid ounces (fl oz).
The most essential kitchen conversion to remember is that one tablespoon is equal to exactly three teaspoons.
This simple formula (1 tbsp = 3 tsp) is crucial for getting your recipes right, especially when you don't have a complete set of measuring spoons.
When following recipes from around the world or using a kitchen scale, you'll need the metric conversion.
A standard United States tablespoon is equal to approximately 15 milliliters (ml).
While the precise measurement is 14.787 ml, it is universally rounded to 15 ml for culinary convenience.
It's important to know that a tablespoon's volume can vary by country, which can affect your recipe. Always check where your recipe comes from!
Here's a quick comparison:
A cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 8 fluid ounces (fl oz).
It's one of the most common measurements used in recipes for cooking and baking, especially in the United States.
While they share the same name, not all cups are created equal.
A US customary cup is defined as 8 US fluid ounces (approximately 237 milliliters).
However, the metric cup used in countries like Australia, Canada, and New Zealand is standardized to 250 milliliters.
This slight difference is crucial to remember when following international recipes to ensure the correct ingredient proportions.
US Customary Cup:
Metric Cup:
The name of the measurement isn't a coincidence. Before standardized units became common, recipes relied on informal measurements using everyday kitchenware.
The "cup" literally referred to the volume of a standard teacup. Over time, this was standardized into the precise unit we use today.
Although the unit of volume (8 fl oz) remains the same, the tools used to measure dry and liquid ingredients differ for a reason.
Using the wrong type can lead to inaccurate measurements.