Convert Aquafaba from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of aquafaba?

1 tablespoon of aquafaba (chickpea brine) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of aquafaba is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of aquafaba is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of aquafaba is 0.02 US cups. 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 →

Aquafaba is the starchy liquid drained from a tin of chickpeas (or left over from cooking dried ones). One metric cup (250 ml) weighs 250 grams or 8.82 ounces, close to water but slightly thicker thanks to dissolved proteins and starches. It whips into a foam much like egg white, so vegan bakers use it for meringues, macarons, mousses, and as a binder in cakes and cookies.

Aquafaba recipes often call for tablespoons or millilitres rather than cups, and small differences in volume change how well it whips. Measuring by weight gives more consistent results, and this page converts between grams, cups, millilitres, fluid ounces, and more.

Also known as

  • chickpea brine
  • chickpea water

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Common Aquafaba Conversions

Here are the most common aquafaba conversions from tablespoons to cups (US).

TablespoonsCups (US)
1 tbsp0.06 cups (US)
2 tbsp0.13 cups (US)
3 tbsp0.19 cups (US)
4 tbsp0.25 cups (US)
6 tbsp0.38 cups (US)
8 tbsp0.5 cups (US)
10 tbsp0.63 cups (US)
12 tbsp0.75 cups (US)
16 tbsp1 cup (US)

Aquafaba Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsouncestspmlfl oz
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup15 g0.53 oz3 tsp15 ml0.51 fl oz
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup30 g1.06 oz6 tsp30 ml1.01 fl oz
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup45 g1.59 oz9 tsp45 ml1.52 fl oz
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup60 g2.12 oz12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of aquafaba?
1 tablespoon of aquafaba is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of aquafaba is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US cups. 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 aquafaba converter
How many US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of aquafaba?
1.5 tablespoons of aquafaba is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of aquafaba is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many US cups is 2 tablespoons of aquafaba?
2 tablespoons of aquafaba is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of aquafaba is 0.06 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many tablespoons of aquafaba is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of aquafaba is 0.96 tablespoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of chickpea brine?
Chickpea brine is another name for aquafaba, so 1 tablespoon of chickpea brine is 0.06 US cups, exactly the same as aquafaba. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are aquafaba and chickpea brine the same thing?
Yes. Chickpea brine is another name for aquafaba, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of aquafaba is 0.06 US cups under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tbsp aquafaba in US cups?
1/2 tablespoon of aquafaba is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of aquafaba is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. 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 tbsp aquafaba in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of aquafaba is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of aquafaba is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. 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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