Kitchen conversion
1 4 cup to tbsp sugar
1 cup granulated sugar = 16 tbsp.
Cup → Tablespoon · granulated sugar
1 cup granulated sugar → Tablespoon
1 cup granulated sugar = 16 tbsp. Use the calculator below to change the amount, switch units, or convert a full recipe list while cooking.
Because cup and tablespoon span volume and weight, this page uses granulated sugar density (~200g per US cup). Other ingredients will convert differently.
Tip: for baking, weighing in grams is more consistent than cups. Convert once, then scale the recipe up or down without re-measuring every spoon.
FAQ
1 4 Cup To Tbsp Sugar?
1 cup granulated sugar = 16 tbsp.
Is this cup to tbsp conversion exact?
Yes for pure volume units using standard US kitchen measures.
US cup or metric cup?
This site uses the US legal cup (240ml-class cooking cup ≈ 236.588 ml) common in American recipes.