US tablespoons to Metric cups
1 tbsp ≈ 0.05915 metric cup. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
metric cup = tbsp × (0.01478676478125) × (4)1 tbsp ≈ 0.0591471 metric cup
US tablespoon (tbsp)
A US tablespoon is exactly 14.78676478125 mL, or 3 US teaspoons; a metric tablespoon is commonly 15 mL.
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
Conversion table
| tbsp | metric cup |
|---|---|
| ≈ 0.0591471 | |
| ≈ 0.118294 | |
| ≈ 0.295735 | |
| ≈ 0.591471 | |
| ≈ 0.887206 | |
| ≈ 1.18294 | |
| ≈ 1.47868 | |
| ≈ 1.77441 | |
| ≈ 2.36588 | |
| ≈ 2.66162 |
| tbsp | metric cup |
|---|---|
| ≈ 2.95735 | |
| ≈ 3.54882 | |
| ≈ 4.14029 | |
| ≈ 4.73176 | |
| ≈ 5.32324 | |
| ≈ 5.91471 | |
| ≈ 8.87206 | |
| ≈ 9.46353 | |
| ≈ 10.055 | |
| ≈ 10.6465 |
Frequently asked questions
How many metric cups are in 1 US tablespoon?
1 tbsp ≈ 0.05915 metric cup. metric cup = tbsp × (0.01478676478125) × (4)
How do I convert tbsp to metric cup?
metric cup = tbsp × (0.01478676478125) × (4)
Is 1 US tablespoon bigger than 1 metric cup?
1 tbsp ≈ 0.05915 metric cup.
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