Convert Chocolate Chips from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips?

1 tablespoon of chocolate chips (chocolate morsels) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of chocolate chips is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of chocolate chips 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 →
  • One metric tablespoon of chocolate chips weighs about 10.8 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 10.6 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 14.4 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Chocolate chips are small drops of sweetened chocolate that hold their shape when baked, used in cookies, muffins, and pancakes. One metric cup (250 ml) of chocolate chips weighs around 180 grams or 6.35 ounces. When a recipe lists chocolate chips in cups but you only have scales, converting by weight keeps the chocolate ratio right.

Chip size and how tightly they settle change how many fit in a cup, so weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping. This page converts chocolate chips between grams, cups, tablespoons, and more for any recipe.

Also known as

  • chocolate morsels
  • choc chips
  • chocolate drops

Cocoa powder is unsweetened and dry, while chocolate chips are sweetened solid chocolate. Cocoa powder packs far lighter (120 g vs 180 g per cup), so the two are not interchangeable by volume or flavour; use cocoa for deep chocolate colour, chips for melty pockets. See our Cocoa Powder converter.

No measuring spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

Chocolate Chips Measurement Converter

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0 Cup (US)

Common Chocolate Chips Conversions

Here are the most common chocolate chips 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)

Chocolate Chips Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsouncestsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup10.8 g0.38 oz3 tsp
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup21.6 g0.76 oz6 tsp
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup32.4 g1.14 oz9 tsp
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup43.2 g1.52 oz12 tsp

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

What is 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips in US cups?
1 tablespoon of chocolate chips is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips 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 chocolate chips converter
How many US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of chocolate chips?
1.5 tablespoons of chocolate chips is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips 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.
What is 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips in US cups?
2 tablespoons of chocolate chips is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips 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 chocolate chips is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of chocolate chips 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 chocolate morsels?
Chocolate morsels is another name for chocolate chips, so 1 tablespoon of chocolate morsels is 0.06 US cups, exactly the same as chocolate chips. 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 chocolate chips and chocolate morsels the same thing?
Yes. Chocolate morsels is another name for chocolate chips, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips 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 chocolate chips in US cups?
1/2 tablespoon of chocolate chips is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips 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 chocolate chips in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of chocolate chips is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips 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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