Convert Arrowroot from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of arrowroot?

1 US cup of arrowroot (arrowroot powder) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of arrowroot is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of arrowroot is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of arrowroot 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 arrowroot weighs about 7.7 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 7.6 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 10.2 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Arrowroot is a fine white starch ground from the root of the arrowroot plant, used to thicken sauces, fruit fillings, and glazes without clouding them. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 128 grams or 4.52 ounces. When a recipe lists arrowroot in cups but your packet only shows grams, converting by weight keeps a sauce from turning thin or gluey.

Arrowroot is a light powder that settles and compacts when scooped, so a cup measured by eye can swing by several grams. Weighing it gives a steadier thickening result across gravies, pie fillings, and custards.

Also known as

  • arrowroot powder
  • arrowroot starch
  • arrowroot flour

Related Arrowroot Ingredients

Corn flour (cornstarch) is the everyday stand-in for arrowroot, and the two swap 1:1 as thickeners. Arrowroot sets clearer and copes better with acidic or frozen sauces, while corn flour is cheaper and clouds a little. They weigh close per cup (128 g vs 135 g). See what 1 US cup of corn flour is in tablespoons.

Tapioca starch is arrowroot's close cousin, another clear-setting root starch that swaps 1:1. Tapioca is a little lighter per cup (120 g vs 128 g) and sets a stretchier, glossier gel, while arrowroot sets firmer and copes well with acidic sauces. See what 1 US cup of tapioca starch is in tablespoons.

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Common Arrowroot Conversions

Here are the most common arrowroot 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

Arrowroot Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup30.72 g1.08 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup61.44 g2.17 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup122.88 g4.34 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup245.76 g8.68 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 arrowroot in tablespoons?
1 US cup of arrowroot is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of arrowroot 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 arrowroot converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of arrowroot?
1.5 US cups of arrowroot is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of arrowroot 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 arrowroot in tablespoons?
2 US cups of arrowroot is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of arrowroot 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 arrowroot is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of arrowroot 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 arrowroot and arrowroot powder the same thing?
Yes. Arrowroot powder is another name for arrowroot, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of arrowroot 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) arrowroot in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of arrowroot is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of arrowroot 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) arrowroot in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of arrowroot is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of arrowroot 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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