What is the volume of 1 US cup in milliliters?

One US customary cup equals exactly 236.5882365 milliliters.

Why might tablespoon sizes vary in metric units?

Different countries have standardized tablespoon volumes differently, for example, Australia uses 20 mL.

Can this conversion be used for both liquid and dry ingredients?

Yes, the conversion applies to both liquid and dry ingredient measurements commonly used in cooking.

How to Convert from Cup (US) to Tablespoon (metric)?

Easily convert volumes from US customary cups to metric tablespoons using this online unit converter. Perfect for cooking and recipe adjustments.

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Cup (US) to Tablespoon (metric) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms volume measurements from US customary cups to metric tablespoons, enabling accurate ingredient scaling and recipe adaptation between measurement systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in US cups you want to convert.
Select cup (US) as the source unit and tablespoon (metric) as the target unit.
Click convert to obtain the equivalent volume in metric tablespoons.

Key Features

Converts volume from US cups to metric tablespoons based on standard definitions.
Supports culinary and household measuring needs for liquids and dry ingredients.
Browser-based and easy to use with quick results.

Examples

1 cup (US) equals approximately 15.77 metric tablespoons.
2 cups (US) convert to about 31.54 metric tablespoons.

Common Use Cases

Scaling recipes between American customary and metric cooking measurements.
Measuring smaller ingredient amounts using tablespoons for precision.
Converting recipes for international culinary or dietary applications.

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm local standards for metric tablespoon size as it can differ by country.
Be aware of the US cup variations, such as the legal cup used in nutrition labeling.
Use precise measuring instruments to improve conversion accuracy.

Limitations

Metric tablespoon sizes vary internationally, so verify local definitions before use.
The US cup has slight volume variations which can affect conversion results.
Ingredient properties and measuring tools may limit conversion precision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the volume of 1 US cup in milliliters?: One US customary cup equals exactly 236.5882365 milliliters.
Why might tablespoon sizes vary in metric units?: Different countries have standardized tablespoon volumes differently, for example, Australia uses 20 mL.
Can this conversion be used for both liquid and dry ingredients?: Yes, the conversion applies to both liquid and dry ingredient measurements commonly used in cooking.

Key Terminology

Cup (US): A US customary volume unit equal to exactly 236.5882365 milliliters, commonly used in culinary measurements.
Tablespoon (metric): A metric culinary volume unit standardized as 15 milliliters in many countries, used for measuring small ingredient amounts.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to convert volume from 1 US cup to metric tablespoons, equal to approximately 15.7725491 tablespoons.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the approximate number of metric tablespoons in 1 US cup?

15.77

Which of the following is a limitation of this conversion?

The conversion applies only to weight measurements

Variations in tablespoon size between countries

It only works with solid ingredients

What is the volume of a US cup defined in milliliters?

240 mL

236.5882365 mL

250 mL

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