Tablespoon (US) to Cup (Imperial) Converter
Convert tablespoon (us) to cup (imperial) instantly with our free online volume converter. Accurate conversions with detailed formulas and conversion tables.
Convert tbsp (US) to cup (Imp)
Conversion Result
1 tbsp (US) = 0.000e+0 cup (Imp)
Exactly 0.0000000000 cup (Imp)
The Formula
To convert tbsp (US) to cup (Imp), multiply the volume by 0.052042.
Tablespoon (US) to Cup (Imperial) Conversion Table
| Tablespoon (US) (tbsp (US)) | Cup (Imperial) (cup (Imp)) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (US) | 0.052042 cup (Imp) | Standard volume unit |
| 2 tbsp (US) | 0.104084 cup (Imp) | Common recipe measurement |
| 5 tbsp (US) | 0.260211 cup (Imp) | Small container |
| 10 tbsp (US) | 0.520422 cup (Imp) | Standard bottle size |
| 20 tbsp (US) | 1.040844 cup (Imp) | Large container |
| 50 tbsp (US) | 2.60211 cup (Imp) | Industrial volume |
| 100 tbsp (US) | 5.20422 cup (Imp) | Bulk measurement |
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How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the Value: Type the volume value you want to convert in the input field. For example, if converting 16 tbsp (US) to cup (Imp), enter "16".
- Select Units: The calculator is pre-configured to convert from Tablespoon (US) (tbsp (US)) to Cup (Imperial) (cup (Imp)). The units are displayed in the "From Unit" and "To Unit" fields.
- View Results: The converted value appears instantly in the result card. You can see both the formatted result and the exact decimal value.
- Copy or Switch: Use the "Copy Result" button to copy the conversion to your clipboard, or click "Quick Switch" to reverse the conversion direction.
How the Conversion Works
This calculator uses a two-step conversion process through liters (L) as the base unit, which is the standard unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI).
Conversion Formula:
Step 1: Convert from tbsp (US) to liters (L)
Value in L = Input value ÷ 67.628
Step 2: Convert from liters (L) to cup (Imp)
Result = Value in L × 3.51951
Simplified Formula:
Result = Input × 0.0520422015
Where 0.0520422015 is the conversion factor from tbsp (US) to cup (Imp)
Example Calculation:
Let's convert 16 tbsp (US) to cup (Imp):
16 tbsp (US) ÷ 67.628 = 0.236588 L 0.236588 L × 3.51951 = 0.832675 cup (Imp) Result: 16 tbsp (US) = 0.832675 cup (Imp)
Why Convert Tablespoon (US) to Cup (Imperial)?
Converting volume from Tablespoon (US) to Cup (Imperial) is essential for various applications including cooking, chemistry, engineering, and international trade. Understanding this conversion helps ensure accuracy in measurements across different unit systems.
The liter is the base unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI), while other units like cups, gallons, and fluid ounces are used in various regional systems. Precision matters especially in pharmaceutical dosages, chemical reactions, and recipe conversions where small errors can have significant impacts.