Convert Tablespoon (US) (tbsp) to Cup (Metric) (cup) instantly.
Tablespoon (US) to Cup (Metric) conversion
1 Tablespoon (US) (tbsp) = 0.0591472 Cup (Metric) (cup). To convert Tablespoon (US) to Cup (Metric), multiply the value by 0.0591472.
| Tablespoon (US) (tbsp) | Cup (Metric) (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0591472 |
| 2 | 0.1182944 |
| 5 | 0.295736 |
| 10 | 0.591472 |
| 25 | 1.47868 |
| 50 | 2.95736 |
| 100 | 5.91472 |
| 1000 | 59.1472 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cup (Metric) are in one Tablespoon (US)?
One Tablespoon (US) (tbsp) equals 0.0591472 Cup (Metric) (cup).
How do I convert Tablespoon (US) to Cup (Metric)?
To convert Tablespoon (US) to Cup (Metric), multiply the value by 0.0591472.
What is 10 Tablespoon (US) in Cup (Metric)?
10 Tablespoon (US) = 0.591472 Cup (Metric).
About these units
Tablespoon (US) (tbsp)
The US tablespoon is defined as 14.7868 mL, though commonly rounded to 15 mL in nutritional labeling and informal cooking contexts. In American cooking, the tablespoon is indispensable for measuring oils, spices, and small liquid quantities. It is also widely used in medicine for dosing liquid medications at home, though modern practice increasingly recommends milliliters for clarity. Its relationship—3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon and 16 tablespoons = 1 cup—allows American cooks to scale recipes easily, making it a cornerstone unit of the US culinary measurement system.
Cup (Metric) (cup)
A metric cup is defined as 250 mL, differing from both the US cup (236.588 mL) and the UK cup (284 mL). Used extensively in Australia, New Zealand, Canada (informally), and some European cooking contexts, the metric cup provides a clean, simple unit that aligns perfectly with decimal scaling. Its adoption reduces confusion in international recipe exchange and demonstrates the value of standardization for global culinary communication.