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Cups of Butter to Tablespoons Converter

Convert cups of butter to tablespoons and tablespoons to cups. Quick kitchen measurement converter.

cup

Tablespoons (Butter)

12

tbsp

0.75 cup = 12 tbsp

tbsp = cups × 16

How to Convert Cups of Butter to Tablespoons

Multiply the number of cups by 16. There are 16 tablespoons in every US cup, regardless of the ingredient.

Conversion Formula

  • Cups to Tablespoons: tbsp = cups × 16
  • Tablespoons to Cups: cups = tbsp ÷ 16

Common Conversions

CupsTablespoons
0.254
0.335.3
0.58
0.7512
116
1.524
232

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FAQ

How many tablespoons of butter are in a cup?

There are exactly 16 tablespoons in one US cup of butter. This is a standard US volume measurement.

How many tablespoons is half a cup of butter?

Half a cup of butter is 8 tablespoons, which is also equal to one stick of butter.

How do I measure tablespoons of butter?

US butter sticks have tablespoon markings on the wrapper. Each stick has 8 tablespoon marks. You can also use a measuring spoon for softened butter.

Is a tablespoon of butter the same as a tablespoon of oil?

By volume, yes, both are 1 tablespoon (about 15 ml). By weight, butter is about 14.2 g per tablespoon while oil is about 13.5 g, since butter is denser.