Convert Coconut Milk from Cup to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of coconut milk?

1 cup of coconut milk (tinned coconut milk) is 16.67 tablespoons. 2 cups of coconut milk is 33.33 tablespoons. 1/2 cup of coconut milk is 8.33 tablespoons. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of coconut milk 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 →
  • One metric tablespoon of coconut milk weighs about 14.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 14.2 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 19.2 grams.

Coconut milk is the creamy liquid pressed from grated coconut flesh, sold full-fat in tins or as a thinner drinking variety in cartons. One metric cup (250 ml) of full-fat tinned coconut milk weighs around 240 grams or 8.47 ounces. When a recipe calls for coconut milk in cups but the tin lists millilitres, converting by weight stops you over-pouring into curries, ice creams, and dairy-free cakes.

Tins of coconut milk hold around 400 ml, while recipes mix cups, grams, and tablespoons. Converting between the four lets you portion out half a tin without guessing.

Also known as

  • tinned coconut milk
  • full-fat coconut milk

Cow's milk is thinner and less rich than full-fat coconut milk (258 g vs 240 g per cup), with a clean dairy flavour where coconut milk brings sweetness and aroma. Swap 1:1 by volume in curries, cocoa, or pancakes for a dairy-free result; in cakes, expect a fainter coconut note in the crumb. See what 1 cup of milk is in tablespoons.

Coconut cream is the thicker, fattier top layer of tinned coconut milk. They are close in weight (245 g vs 240 g per cup); chilling a tin and scooping only the solid top gives a closer match to coconut cream when a recipe asks for it. See what 1 cup of coconut cream is in tablespoons.

Evaporated milk is reduced cow's milk with no added sugar, while tinned full-fat coconut milk is plant-based and higher in fat (around 20%). They are close in weight (265 g vs 240 g per cup); coconut milk swaps in 1:1 for a dairy-free result, with a coconut flavour and a richer body in sauces and bakes. See what 1 cup of evaporated milk is in tablespoons.

Desiccated coconut is the dried flesh that coconut milk is pressed from. Steep it in hot water and strain for a quick homemade milk, or reach for the dry form when a recipe wants coconut texture rather than liquid. See what 1 cup of desiccated coconut is in tablespoons.

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16.67 Tablespoon

Common Coconut Milk Conversions

Here are the most common coconut milk 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

Coconut Milk Conversion Chart

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

cuptbspgramsounceslbkgcup(US)tspmlfl oz
0.25 cup4.17 tbsp60 g2.12 oz0.13 lb0.06 kg0.26 cup (US)12.5 tsp62.5 ml2.11 fl oz
0.5 cup8.33 tbsp120 g4.24 oz0.26 lb0.12 kg0.52 cup (US)25 tsp125 ml4.23 fl oz
1 cup16.67 tbsp240 g8.47 oz0.53 lb0.24 kg1.04 cup (US)50 tsp250 ml8.45 fl oz
2 cup33.33 tbsp480 g16.94 oz1.06 lb0.48 kg2.08 cup (US)100 tsp500 ml16.91 fl oz

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of coconut milk in tablespoons?
1 cup of coconut milk is 16.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of coconut milk 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 coconut milk converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 cups of coconut milk?
1.5 cups of coconut milk is 25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of coconut milk 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.
What is 2 cups of coconut milk in tablespoons?
2 cups of coconut milk is 33.33 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of coconut milk 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 coconut milk is 16.67 tablespoons?
16.67 tablespoons of coconut milk 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.
Are coconut milk and tinned coconut milk the same thing?
Yes. Tinned coconut milk is another name for coconut milk, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of coconut milk 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.
What is 1/2 cup coconut milk in tablespoons?
1/2 cup of coconut milk is 8.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of coconut milk 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.
What is 1/4 cup coconut milk in tablespoons?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of coconut milk is 4.17 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of coconut milk 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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