Convert Self Raising Flour from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of self raising flour?

1 US cup of self raising flour (Self-Rising Flour) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of self raising flour is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of self raising flour is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of self raising flour 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 self raising flour weighs about 8.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 8.3 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 11.2 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Self-raising flour is a convenient baking ingredient that contains all-purpose or plain flour mixed with a leavening agent, usually baking powder. It’s widely used in recipes for cakes, muffins, scones, and pancakes. Known as self-rising flour in the United States, this flour helps baked goods rise without the need to add extra baking powder or soda.

As measuring flour inconsistently can affect the rise and texture of your baking, converting it by weight gives better, more reliable results. This page provides accurate conversions between grams, cups, and tablespoons for self-raising flour

Also known as

  • Self-Rising Flour

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Plain flour is self-raising flour without the leavener, matched in weight per cup (140 g each). Add baking powder to plain flour to make your own, or use the self-raising flour calculator to get the amounts right. See what 1 US cup of plain flour is in tablespoons.

Cake flour is softer and lower in protein than self-raising flour (around 7 to 9% vs 10 to 12%) and lighter per cup (130 g vs 140 g). It gives a tender crumb but carries no leavener, so add your own baking powder when swapping it in. See what 1 US cup of cake flour is in tablespoons.

Bread flour is higher in protein than self-raising flour (around 12 to 14% vs 10 to 12%) and heavier per cup (150 g vs 140 g), with no built-in leavener. Use it for chew in yeasted bakes, self-raising flour for an even rise in cakes and scones. See what 1 US cup of bread flour is in tablespoons.

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16 Tablespoon

Common Self Raising Flour Conversions

Here are the most common self raising flour 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

Self Raising Flour Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsounceslbkgtsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup33.6 g1.19 oz0.07 lb0.03 kg12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup67.2 g2.37 oz0.15 lb0.07 kg24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup134.4 g4.74 oz0.3 lb0.13 kg48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup268.8 g9.48 oz0.59 lb0.27 kg96 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

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