Convert tablespoon (US) to cup (US)
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (US) [tbsp (US)] to cup (US) [cup (US)], or Convert cup (US) to tablespoon (US).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Us) to Cup (Us)
1 tbsp (US) = 0.0625000007925161 cup (US)
Example: convert 15 tbsp (US) to cup (US):
15 tbsp (US) = 15 × 0.0625000007925161 cup (US) = 0.937500011887742 cup (US)
Tablespoon (Us) to Cup (Us) Conversion Table
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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 (Us)
A cup (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces or approximately 237 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US customary cup originated from traditional British units and became standardized in the United States in the 19th century as part of the development of standardized measurement systems for cooking and trade.
Current Use
The US cup is widely used in American recipes and cooking measurements, especially in the culinary, nutritional, and food packaging industries for volume measurement.