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How many tablespoons are in 1 cup?

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Main answer
1 cup = 16 tablespoons
Result
1 cup = 16 tablespoons

Factor: 15.9999458977

There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup.

1 cup equals 16 tablespoons. A cup is a common volume unit for liquids and recipe measurements. A tablespoon is another volume unit you'll often see in kitchens and packaging.
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Examples

  • 1 cup
    16 tablespoons
  • 5 cups
    80 tablespoons
  • 10 cups
    160 tablespoons
  • 100 cups
    1,599.99 tablespoons

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