Convert Baking Soda (Bicarb) from Cup to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of baking soda (bicarb)?

1 cup of baking soda (bicarb) (Sodium Bicarbonate) is 16.67 tablespoons. 2 cups of baking soda (bicarb) is 33.33 tablespoons. 1/2 cup of baking soda (bicarb) is 8.33 tablespoons. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of baking soda (bicarb) is 4.17 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US 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 →
  • With a leavener like baking soda (bicarb) this matters: a tablespoon is a small amount and the chemistry is unforgiving. Too much and the bake domes, cracks, then sinks with a soapy tang. Too little and it stays dense. Use a real measuring spoon and level the top.

Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a versatile leavening agent used in baking. When combined with acidic ingredients like yoghurt, lemon juice, or vinegar, it produces carbon dioxide gas, which helps dough and batter rise. Baking soda is commonly used in recipes for cookies, cakes, and quick breads.

Baking soda is roughly three times stronger than baking powder, so even a small over-measure can leave a soapy, metallic taste. Measuring by weight rather than volume gives you more consistent results. Use the converter below for grams, cups, teaspoons, and more.

Also known as

  • Sodium Bicarbonate
  • Bicarbonate of Soda
  • Bicarb
  • Bread Soda
  • Cooking Soda
  • Saleratus

Baking powder is baking soda already blended with a dry acid and a starch, so it is milder and acts on its own without extra acidic ingredients. To swap baking soda for baking powder, use roughly three times as much and drop any added acid from the recipe. See our Baking Powder converter.

Cream of tartar is the acid that pairs with baking soda to replace baking powder. Use the cream of tartar converter for teaspoon and gram conversions. See our Cream of Tartar converter.

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Baking Soda (Bicarb) Measurement Converter

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Common Baking Soda (Bicarb) Conversions

Here are the most common baking soda (bicarb) conversions from cups to tablespoons.

CupsTablespoons
0.25 cups4.17 tbsp
0.5 cups8.33 tbsp
0.75 cups12.5 tbsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp
1.25 cups20.83 tbsp
1.5 cups25 tbsp
2 cups33.33 tbsp
2.5 cups41.67 tbsp
3 cups50 tbsp

Baking Soda (Bicarb) Conversion Chart

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

cuptbspgramsouncescup(US)tsp
0.25 cup4.17 tbsp55 g1.75 oz0.26 cup (US)12.5 tsp
0.5 cup8.33 tbsp110 g3.5 oz0.52 cup (US)25 tsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp220 g7 oz1.04 cup (US)50 tsp
2 cup33.33 tbsp440 g14 oz2.08 cup (US)100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of baking soda (bicarb)?
1 cup of baking soda (bicarb) is 16.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of baking soda (bicarb) is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 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 baking soda (bicarb) converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 cups of baking soda (bicarb)?
1.5 cups of baking soda (bicarb) is 25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of baking soda (bicarb) is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 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 cups of baking soda (bicarb)?
2 cups of baking soda (bicarb) is 33.33 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of baking soda (bicarb) is 16.67 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 cups of baking soda (bicarb) is 16.67 tablespoons?
16.67 tablespoons of baking soda (bicarb) is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists 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 cup of Sodium Bicarbonate?
Sodium Bicarbonate is another name for baking soda (bicarb), so 1 cup of Sodium Bicarbonate is 16.67 tablespoons, exactly the same as baking soda (bicarb). The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are baking soda (bicarb) and Sodium Bicarbonate the same thing?
Yes. Sodium Bicarbonate is another name for baking soda (bicarb), so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of baking soda (bicarb) is 16.67 tablespoons under either name, and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
How many tablespoons is 1/2 cup of baking soda (bicarb)?
1/2 cup of baking soda (bicarb) is 8.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of baking soda (bicarb) is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 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.
How many tablespoons is 1/4 cup of baking soda (bicarb)?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of baking soda (bicarb) is 4.17 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of baking soda (bicarb) is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 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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