Convert Self Raising Flour from Cup to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of self raising flour?

1 cup of self raising flour (Self-Rising Flour) is 16.67 tablespoons. 2 cups of self raising flour is 33.33 tablespoons. 1/2 cup of self raising flour is 8.33 tablespoons. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of self raising flour 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 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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Make your own self-raising flour from plain flour and baking powder.

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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 our Plain Flour converter.

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 our Cake Flour converter.

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 our Bread Flour converter.

Out of self raising flour? See self raising flour substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring cup set keeps every batch the same.

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Common Self Raising Flour Conversions

Here are the most common self raising flour 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

Self Raising Flour Conversion Chart

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

cuptbspgramsouncescup(US)tsp
0.25 cup4.17 tbsp35 g1.23 oz0.26 cup (US)12.5 tsp
0.5 cup8.33 tbsp70 g2.47 oz0.52 cup (US)25 tsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp140 g4.94 oz1.04 cup (US)50 tsp
2 cup33.33 tbsp280 g9.88 oz2.08 cup (US)100 tsp

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 self raising flour in tablespoons?
1 cup of self raising flour is 16.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of self raising flour 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 self raising flour converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 cups of self raising flour?
1.5 cups of self raising flour is 25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of self raising flour 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 self raising flour in tablespoons?
2 cups of self raising flour is 33.33 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of self raising flour 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 self raising flour is 16.67 tablespoons?
16.67 tablespoons of self raising flour 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.
How many tablespoons is 1 cup of Self-Rising Flour?
Self-Rising Flour is another name for self raising flour, so 1 cup of Self-Rising Flour is 16.67 tablespoons, exactly the same as self raising flour. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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 cup of self raising flour 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 self raising flour in tablespoons?
1/2 cup of self raising flour is 8.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of self raising flour 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 self raising flour in tablespoons?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of self raising flour is 4.17 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of self raising flour 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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