Convert Coconut Cream from Tablespoon to Cup

How many cups is 1 tablespoon of coconut cream?

1 tablespoon of coconut cream (thick coconut cream) is 0.06 cups. 2 tablespoons of coconut cream is 0.12 cups. 1/2 tablespoon of coconut cream is 0.03 cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of coconut cream is 0.01 cups. 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 →
  • One metric tablespoon of coconut cream weighs about 14.7 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 14.5 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 19.6 grams.

Coconut cream is the rich, fatty layer that rises to the top of tinned coconut milk, sold separately as a thick paste in 160 ml or 400 ml tins. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 245 grams or 8.64 ounces. When a recipe calls for coconut cream in cups but the tin lists grams, converting by weight keeps the body of curries, dairy-free whipped toppings, and vegan ganache where it should be.

Coconut cream tins are sold in millilitres or grams, but recipes call for cups or tablespoons. Converting between the four stops you opening a second tin mid-recipe or wasting half of one.

Also known as

  • thick coconut cream

Coconut milk is the thinner, blended liquid from grated coconut, while coconut cream is the fattier top layer. They are close in weight (240 g vs 245 g per cup); for a closer match to coconut cream from tinned coconut milk, chill the tin and scoop only the solid layer that sets on top. See what 1 tablespoon of coconut milk is in cups.

Heavy cream is dairy fat at around 36%, while coconut cream is plant fat at around 24%. They are close in weight (240 g vs 245 g per cup); coconut cream swaps in 1:1 for vegan whipped toppings and ganaches, with the trade-off of a coconut flavour. See what 1 tablespoon of heavy cream is in cups.

Desiccated coconut is the dried, shredded flesh that coconut cream is pressed from. Use the cream for richness in curries and vegan ganache, and the dry form when a bake needs coconut crunch and structure instead of liquid. See what 1 tablespoon of desiccated coconut is in cups.

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0.06 Cup

Common Coconut Cream Conversions

Here are the most common coconut cream conversions from tablespoons to cups.

TablespoonsCups
1 tbsp0.06 cups
2 tbsp0.12 cups
3 tbsp0.18 cups
4 tbsp0.24 cups
6 tbsp0.36 cups
8 tbsp0.48 cups
10 tbsp0.6 cups
12 tbsp0.72 cups
16 tbsp0.96 cups

Coconut Cream Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting coconut cream from Tablespoon to Cup and other measurements.

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tspmlfl oz
1 tbsp0.06 cup14.7 g0.52 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp15 ml0.51 fl oz
2 tbsp0.12 cup29.4 g1.04 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp30 ml1.01 fl oz
3 tbsp0.18 cup44.1 g1.56 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp45 ml1.52 fl oz
4 tbsp0.24 cup58.8 g2.07 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of coconut cream in cups?
1 tablespoon of coconut cream is 0.06 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of coconut cream is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 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 coconut cream converter
How many cups is 1.5 tablespoons of coconut cream?
1.5 tablespoons of coconut cream is 0.09 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of coconut cream is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 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 coconut cream in cups?
2 tablespoons of coconut cream is 0.12 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of coconut cream is 0.06 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 cups reading.
How many tablespoons of coconut cream is 0.06 cups?
0.06 cups of coconut cream is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are coconut cream and thick coconut cream the same thing?
Yes. Thick coconut cream is another name for coconut cream, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of coconut cream is 0.06 cups under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 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 coconut cream in cups?
1/2 tablespoon of coconut cream is 0.03 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of coconut cream is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 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 coconut cream in cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of coconut cream is 0.01 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of coconut cream is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 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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