How Many Tablespoons Are in 1/4 Cup ( 1/4 Cup To Tablespoons)

I got stuck converting ¼ cup to tablespoons (tbsp) mid-recipe yesterday. So, I wanted to share how many tablespoons are in a ¼ cup for accuracy and precise measurements.

How Many Tablespoons Are in ¼ Cup

According to the standard conversion in the US:

1 cup = 16 tablespoons (tbsp), Dividing this by 4:

¼ cup = 4 tablespoons (tbsp)

Using accurate measurements is so important to make good recipes. To make it even easier, I made the above print; I printed it and stuck it on my fridge. Here it is (you can do the same, if you like).

Why Do You Need To Convert

It is super important to be able to convert measurements when working with smaller amounts of ingredients.

If your recipe calls for ¼ cup but you only have tablespoons, no problem! You can still do the recipe. Just add 4 tablespoons.

Also, If you're halving a recipe, ¼ cup becomes 2 tablespoons! If you double a recipe, ¼ cup becomes 8 tablespoons!

Let me give you an example: If a recipe calls for ¼ cup of all-purpose flour and you want to cut it in half, knowing that ¼ cup equals 4 tablespoons, it is easy to calculate. You need to use 2 tablespoons (half of 4 tablespoons).

Also, you need 8 tablespoons if you were to double a recipe that calls for ¼ cup of all-purpose flour.

Common Measurement Conversions

Cups	Tablespoons (tbsp)	Fluid Ounces	Milliliters (mL)
1	16	8	236.588
½	8	4	118.3
¼	4	2	59.15

Tips For Accurate Measurements

If you are measuring flour or any other dry ingredient, fill the cup with dry ingredients and flatten it using a spoon.

For precise measurements, use measuring spoons and cups.

How Many Teaspoons (tsp) Are In A Tablespoon (tbsp)?

A tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons or 15 mL.