Volume Converter (Cups · Tbsp · Tsp · mL)
Convert cooking volumes any direction. 1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 8 fl oz ≈ 237 mL. Type any box.
These are volume conversions (US customary). To convert a volume to grams, the ingredient matters — use the cups to grams converter.
Quick reference
| Cups | Tbsp | Tsp | mL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 | 48 | 237 |
| ¾ cup | 12 | 36 | 177 |
| ½ cup | 8 | 24 | 118 |
| ⅓ cup | 5⅓ | 16 | 79 |
| ¼ cup | 4 | 12 | 59 |
Just need to know how many tablespoons or teaspoons are in a cup fraction? The tablespoons in a cup page spells out every fraction (including the awkward ⅓ and ⅔ cup). Going bigger — pints, quarts and gallons? See how many cups are in a quart for the full US ladder. Converting cups to millilitres specifically — or cooking from a UK, Australian or Japanese recipe where a "cup" is a different size? See the dedicated cups to mL converter & chart.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
16 tablespoons in a US cup. So ½ cup is 8 tablespoons, ⅓ cup is 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon, and ¼ cup is 4 tablespoons. This is handy when you can't find your measuring cups but have measuring spoons.
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon — the US, UK and metric systems all agree here, which makes a cup 48 teaspoons. The one exception is Australia, where a tablespoon is 20 mL (4 teaspoons) rather than 15 mL.
Is a dry measuring cup the same as a liquid one?
The volume is identical — a US cup is 236.6 mL whether it holds flour or milk. Only the vessel differs: liquid cups have a spout and headroom for pouring, while dry cups are filled to the brim and leveled off. For dry ingredients, weighing is more accurate than either.
How many fluid ounces are in a cup?
8 US fluid ounces in a US cup. Don't confuse fluid ounces (a volume) with ounces (a weight): a cup of flour is 8 fl oz by volume but only about 4.25 oz by weight, because flour is lighter than water.
Are US and metric cups the same?
No. A US cup is 236.6 mL, while the metric cup used in the UK, Australia and New Zealand is 250 mL — about 5% larger. It rarely matters for soups but adds up in baking. See the dedicated cups to mL converter for the full breakdown.