Convert Coconut Milk from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of coconut milk?

1 tablespoon of coconut milk (tinned coconut milk) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of coconut milk is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of coconut milk is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of coconut milk 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 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 tablespoon of milk is in US cups.

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 tablespoon of coconut cream is in US cups.

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 tablespoon of evaporated milk is in US cups.

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 tablespoon of desiccated coconut is in US cups.

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0.06 Cup (US)

Common Coconut Milk Conversions

Here are the most common coconut milk 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)

Coconut Milk Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsounceslbkgtspmlfl oz
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup14.4 g0.51 oz0.03 lb0.01 kg3 tsp15 ml0.51 fl oz
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup28.8 g1.02 oz0.06 lb0.03 kg6 tsp30 ml1.01 fl oz
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup43.2 g1.52 oz0.1 lb0.04 kg9 tsp45 ml1.52 fl oz
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup57.6 g2.03 oz0.13 lb0.06 kg12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz

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 coconut milk in US cups?
1 tablespoon of coconut milk is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of coconut milk 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 coconut milk converter
How many US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of coconut milk?
1.5 tablespoons of coconut milk is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of coconut milk 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 coconut milk in US cups?
2 tablespoons of coconut milk is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of coconut milk 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 coconut milk is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of coconut milk 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.
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 tablespoon of coconut milk 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 coconut milk in US cups?
1/2 tablespoon of coconut milk is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of coconut milk 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 coconut milk in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of coconut milk is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of coconut milk 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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