Convert Active Dry Yeast from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of active dry yeast?

1 US cup of active dry yeast (dried yeast) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of active dry yeast is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of active dry yeast is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Active dry yeast is granulated yeast that needs to be dissolved in warm liquid before mixing into dough. One metric cup (250 ml) of active dry yeast weighs around 150 grams or 5.29 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where one teaspoon weighs about 3 grams; a 7 g sachet covers a single loaf of bread.

Small differences in yeast quantity change how fast a dough rises and how it tastes when baked. Weighing in grams takes the guesswork out of measuring this tiny but powerful ingredient.

Also known as

  • dried yeast
  • traditional yeast
  • regular yeast

Instant yeast is milled finer and dissolves straight into dry ingredients, while active dry yeast needs to be rehydrated in warm liquid first. Swap one for the other 1:1 by weight, and expect a similar rise as long as you adjust the method to match. See our Instant Yeast converter.

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

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Common Active Dry Yeast Conversions

Here are the most common active dry yeast conversions from cups (US) to tablespoons.

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Active Dry Yeast Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting active dry yeast from Cup (US) to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup36 g1.27 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup72 g2.54 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup144 g5.08 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup288 g10.16 oz96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of active dry yeast?
1 US cup of active dry yeast is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of active dry yeast is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the active dry yeast converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of active dry yeast?
1.5 US cups of active dry yeast is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of active dry yeast is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many tablespoons is 2 US cups of active dry yeast?
2 US cups of active dry yeast is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of active dry yeast is 16 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many US cups of active dry yeast is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of active dry yeast is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of dried yeast?
Dried yeast is another name for active dry yeast, so 1 US cup of dried yeast is 16 tablespoons, exactly the same as active dry yeast. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.

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