Convert Buttermilk from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of buttermilk?

1 US cup of buttermilk (cultured buttermilk) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of buttermilk is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of buttermilk is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of buttermilk 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 →

Buttermilk is a tangy, slightly acidic dairy liquid used in pancakes, cakes, quick breads, and marinades. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs 255 g (8.99 oz). Despite its name, it contains very little butter: modern buttermilk is made by culturing low-fat milk with bacterial cultures.

Recipes often call for buttermilk by volume, but measuring by weight gives more consistent results, especially when scaling. This page converts buttermilk between grams, cups, millilitres, fluid ounces, and more.

Also known as

  • cultured buttermilk
  • sour milk

Buttermilk Calculator

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Buttermilk Substitute Calculator

Milk is thinner and less acidic than buttermilk. To substitute, stir 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into 1 cup of milk, then let it sit for a few minutes until it curdles slightly. See our Milk converter.

Lemon juice stirred into regular milk makes a quick buttermilk substitute. Use 1 tablespoon of lemon juice per 1 cup of milk, stir, and let it curdle for a few minutes before using. See our Lemon Juice converter.

Plain yoghurt is thicker than buttermilk but shares the tang and acidity. To use yoghurt in place of buttermilk, stir 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk into 1 cup of yoghurt to match the pourable texture. See our Plain Yoghurt converter.

Sour cream is thick and spoonable, while buttermilk is thin and pourable. To use sour cream in place of buttermilk, thin it with milk in a 3:1 ratio until pourable; the tang and acidity stay close. See our Sour Cream converter.

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Common Buttermilk Conversions

Here are the most common buttermilk 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

Buttermilk Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestspmlfl oz
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup61.2 g2.16 oz12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup122.4 g4.32 oz24 tsp120 ml4.06 fl oz
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup244.8 g8.63 oz48 tsp240 ml8.12 fl oz
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup489.6 g17.26 oz96 tsp480 ml16.23 fl oz

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of buttermilk?
1 US cup of buttermilk is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of buttermilk 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 buttermilk converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of buttermilk?
1.5 US cups of buttermilk is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of buttermilk 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 buttermilk?
2 US cups of buttermilk is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of buttermilk 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 buttermilk is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of buttermilk 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 cultured buttermilk?
Cultured buttermilk is another name for buttermilk, so 1 US cup of cultured buttermilk is 16 tablespoons, exactly the same as buttermilk. 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.
Are buttermilk and cultured buttermilk the same thing?
Yes. Cultured buttermilk is another name for buttermilk, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of buttermilk 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) buttermilk in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of buttermilk is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of buttermilk 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) buttermilk in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of buttermilk is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of buttermilk 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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