Metric cups to US tablespoons
1 metric cup ≈ 16.91 tbsp. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
tbsp = metric cup × (0.25) × (3.2 × 10¹⁰ / 473,176,473)1 metric cup ≈ 16.907 tbsp
metric cup (metric cup)
A metric cup is 250 mL, or 0.25 L; it is distinct from the US customary and imperial cups.
Source: NSW Government / Heart Foundation — Eat Smart, Play Smart, recipe measurements, p. 81
US tablespoon (tbsp)
A US tablespoon is exactly 14.78676478125 mL, or 3 US teaspoons; a metric tablespoon is commonly 15 mL.
Conversion table
| metric cup | tbsp |
|---|---|
| ≈ 16.907 | |
| ≈ 33.814 | |
| ≈ 84.5351 | |
| ≈ 169.07 | |
| ≈ 253.605 | |
| ≈ 338.14 | |
| ≈ 422.675 | |
| ≈ 507.21 | |
| ≈ 676.28 | |
| ≈ 760.816 |
| metric cup | tbsp |
|---|---|
| ≈ 845.351 | |
| ≈ 1,014.42 | |
| ≈ 1,183.49 | |
| ≈ 1,352.56 | |
| ≈ 1,521.63 | |
| ≈ 1,690.7 | |
| ≈ 2,536.05 | |
| ≈ 2,705.12 | |
| ≈ 2,874.19 | |
| ≈ 3,043.26 |
Frequently asked questions
How many US tablespoons are in 1 metric cup?
1 metric cup ≈ 16.91 tbsp. tbsp = metric cup × (0.25) × (3.2 × 10¹⁰ / 473,176,473)
How do I convert metric cup to tbsp?
tbsp = metric cup × (0.25) × (3.2 × 10¹⁰ / 473,176,473)
Is 1 metric cup bigger than 1 US tablespoon?
1 metric cup ≈ 16.91 tbsp.
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