Convert Almond Butter from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of almond butter?

1 US cup of almond butter (smooth almond butter) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of almond butter is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of almond butter is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of almond butter is 4 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 →
  • One metric tablespoon of almond butter weighs about 15.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 15.1 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 20.5 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Almond butter is roasted almonds ground into a smooth or crunchy paste, used as a spread and in cookies, smoothies, and energy bars. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 256 grams or 9.03 ounces. When a recipe gives almond butter in cups but your jar lists grams, converting by weight saves scraping a sticky cup measure.

Almond butter is thick and clings to cups, so scooping a level cup is hard. Weighing in grams gives accurate amounts without the mess of scraping it all out.

Also known as

  • smooth almond butter
  • crunchy almond butter

Related Almond Butter Ingredients

Peanut butter is the classic nut-butter sibling, slightly heavier per cup (268 g vs 256 g) with a stronger roasted flavour. The two swap 1:1 by volume in cookies, bars, and sauces, with almond butter giving a milder, slightly sweeter result. See what 1 US cup of peanut butter is in tablespoons.

Sunflower seed butter is the nut-free alternative, a touch lighter per cup (250 g vs 256 g). It swaps 1:1 for almond butter and suits school and allergy bakes, with a slightly earthier, more savoury taste. See what 1 US cup of sunflower seed butter is in tablespoons.

Hulled tahini is a sesame paste, looser and more savoury than almond butter and lighter per cup (240 g vs 256 g). Swap 1:1 in dressings and sauces; in sweet bakes, almond butter is milder and richer while tahini brings a bitter edge. See what 1 US cup of hulled tahini is in tablespoons.

Almond butter is whole almonds ground to a paste, far denser per cup (256 g vs 143 g for whole almonds). To make your own, blend roasted almonds with a little oil until smooth; weigh rather than swapping by volume. See what 1 US cup of almonds is in tablespoons.

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16 Tablespoon

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Common Almond Butter Conversions

Here are the most common almond butter 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

Almond Butter Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup61.44 g2.17 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup122.88 g4.33 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup245.76 g8.67 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup491.52 g17.34 oz96 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups (US) to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of almond butter in tablespoons?
1 US cup of almond butter is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of almond butter 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 almond butter converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of almond butter?
1.5 US cups of almond butter is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of almond butter 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.
What is 2 US cups of almond butter in tablespoons?
2 US cups of almond butter is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of almond butter 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 almond butter is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of almond butter 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.
Are almond butter and smooth almond butter the same thing?
Yes. Smooth almond butter is another name for almond butter, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of almond butter is 16 tablespoons under either name, and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) almond butter in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of almond butter is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of almond butter is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup (US) almond butter in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of almond butter is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of almond butter is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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