Convert Dates from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of dates?

1 US cup of dates (medjool dates) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of dates is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of dates is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of dates 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 →
  • One metric tablespoon of dates weighs about 10.7 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 10.5 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 14.2 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Dates are sticky-sweet dried fruit that go into energy balls, sticky toffee pudding, fruit cakes, and no-bake slices. One metric cup (250 ml) of chopped pitted dates weighs about 178 grams or 6.28 ounces. When a recipe lists dates in cups but you only have scales, converting by weight keeps the fruit ratio right.

Chopped dates pack and clump, so a firmly pressed cup can weigh 15 to 20 grams more than a loose one. Weighing in grams keeps sweetness and moisture steady across batches of slices and puddings.

Also known as

  • medjool dates
  • deglet noor dates
  • pitted dates
  • chopped dates
  • dried dates

Related Dates Ingredients

Raisins are dark dried grapes, lighter than chopped dates (165 g vs 178 g per cup) and less sticky. Swap 1:1 by volume in fruit cakes and oat slices, and weigh when the fruit ratio matters. See what 1 US cup of raisins is in tablespoons.

Sultanas are golden dried grapes, lighter than chopped dates (165 g vs 178 g per cup) and drier in texture. Swap 1:1 by volume in scones and granola when you want a less sticky crumb. See what 1 US cup of sultanas is in tablespoons.

Craisins are sweetened dried cranberries, much lighter than chopped dates (120 g vs 178 g per cup) and tart rather than caramel-sweet. Weigh when swapping and expect a sharper edge in cookies and trail mix. See what 1 US cup of craisins is in tablespoons.

Chopped dried apricots are diced bite-sized pieces, lighter than chopped dates (160 g vs 178 g per cup) and tangier. Swap 1:1 by volume in breakfast bars, and weigh when the fruit ratio matters. See what 1 US cup of chopped dried apricots is in tablespoons.

Dried figs are lighter than chopped dates (150 g vs 178 g per cup) with a seedy crunch and a similar honeyed sweetness. Swap 1:1 by volume in fruit cakes and energy balls. See what 1 US cup of dried figs is in tablespoons.

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Common Dates Conversions

Here are the most common dates 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

Dates Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup42.72 g1.51 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup85.44 g3.01 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup170.88 g6.03 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup341.76 g12.06 oz96 tsp

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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