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tablespoon (tbsp) → cup (cup)

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tbsp=cup
0.01=0.000625
0.1=0.00625
1=0.0625
2=0.125
3=0.187501
5=0.312501
10=0.625002
20=1.250004
50=3.125011
100=6.250021
1000=62.500211

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Brief explanation: tablespoon to cup

Liter is the base volume unit in the metric system. US gallon = 3.78 L. Cup = 236 ml. Tablespoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml. Volume measures how much space a substance occupies. The metric system (L, mL) is used worldwide. US customary units (gal, cup, tbsp, tsp) are common in American recipes. When converting, use the exact factors for accuracy—especially in cooking and chemistry.

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  • 1 tablespoon=0.0625 cup
  • 5 tablespoon=0.3125 cup
  • 10 tablespoon=0.625 cup

About the Units

tablespoon (tbsp)

Definition: A tablespoon (tbsp) is a unit of volume. In the US, one tablespoon equals approximately 14.787 mL or 3 teaspoons. It is used for smaller recipe measurements.
History: The tablespoon emerged from actual spoon sizes used in cooking. Standardization varied until modern recipe conventions. US and metric tablespoons differ slightly.
Current use: Tablespoons are used in recipes for spices, oils, and small liquid amounts. Medication dosing sometimes uses tablespoons. One tablespoon is about 15 mL.

cup (cup)

Definition: A cup is a unit of volume used in cooking. In the US, one cup equals 236.588 mL (approximately 8 fluid ounces). Metric cups are 250 mL. Recipes commonly specify ingredients in cups.
History: The cup as a cooking measure became standard in American recipes. It provided a convenient middle ground between tablespoons and quarts. Different countries define cups slightly differently.
Current use: Cups are used in US and some Commonwealth recipes. Baking and cooking measurements often use cups. Many countries use grams or milliliters for recipe precision.

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