Tablespoon
Definition: A tablespoon (symbol: tbsp) is a unit of volume in the US customary system. One US tablespoon is equal to approximately 14.7868 milliliters or 3 teaspoons.
History/origin: The tablespoon originated from household utensils used for eating and serving food. It was standardized in the United States in the late 19th century to ensure consistency in recipes.
Current use: Used in cooking and baking for measuring larger quantities of ingredients than a teaspoon.
Cup
Definition: A cup (symbol: c) is a volume unit used in cooking and baking, particularly in the United States. One cup equals approx. 8 fluid ounces or 16 tablespoons.
History/origin: The cup measurement originated from household utensils used for measuring ingredients. In the United States, the cup was standardized in the early 20th century to ensure consistency in recipes. Other countries, such as Canada and Australia, have slight variations in cup measurements, but they are generally similar.
Current use: Primarily used in the United States and some other countries for cooking, baking, and food packaging measurements.
Tbsp to Cup Conversion Table
| tbsp | cup |
|---|---|
| 0.01 tbsp | 0.0006 cup |
| 0.10 tbsp | 0.0063 cup |
| 1.00 tbsp | 0.0625 cup |
| 2.00 tbsp | 0.1250 cup |
| 3.00 tbsp | 0.1875 cup |
| 5.00 tbsp | 0.3125 cup |
| 10.00 tbsp | 0.6250 cup |
| 20.00 tbsp | 1.2500 cup |
| 50.00 tbsp | 3.1250 cup |
| 100.00 tbsp | 6.2500 cup |
| 1,000.00 tbsp | 62.5001 cup |
Common Tbsp to Cup Conversions
| tbsp | cup |
|---|---|
| 0.1 tbsp | 28.5846 cup |
| 0.25 tbsp | 71.4615 cup |
| 0.5 tbsp | 142.9231 cup |
| 1 tbsp | 285.8462 cup |
| 2 tbsp | 571.6923 cup |
| 3 tbsp | 857.5385 cup |
| 4 tbsp | 1.14K cup |
| 5 tbsp | 1.43K cup |
| 10 tbsp | 2.86K cup |
| 20 tbsp | 5.72K cup |
| 50 tbsp | 14.29K cup |
| 100 tbsp | 28.58K cup |