Convert Garlic Powder from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of garlic powder?

1 US cup of garlic powder (ground garlic) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of garlic powder is 32 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 →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Garlic powder is dehydrated, ground garlic used as a pantry seasoning when fresh cloves are out of reach. One metric cup (250 ml) of garlic powder weighs about 150 grams or 5.29 ounces, dense thanks to the fine grind. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs around 3 grams.

Garlic powder is far more concentrated than a clove, so getting the amount right matters: too much turns rubs and dressings bitter. Measuring by weight gives consistent results when scaling spice mixes or seasoning blends.

Also known as

  • ground garlic
  • dried garlic powder

Turmeric powder is another fine-ground dry spice with the same 150 g per cup weight. Use the turmeric powder converter for curries and golden-milk recipes. See our Turmeric Powder converter.

Working from fresh? The garlic converter scales a recipe by whole heads or cloves, with weights per size for small, medium, and large bulbs. See our Garlic converter.

Out of garlic powder? See garlic powder substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

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Common Garlic Powder Conversions

Here are the most common garlic powder 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

Garlic Powder Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup36 g1.27 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup72 g2.54 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup144 g5.08 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup288 g10.16 oz96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of garlic powder?
1 US cup of garlic powder is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of garlic powder 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 garlic powder converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of garlic powder?
1.5 US cups of garlic powder is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of garlic powder 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 garlic powder?
2 US cups of garlic powder is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of garlic powder 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 garlic powder is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of garlic powder 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.
How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of ground garlic?
Ground garlic is another name for garlic powder, so 1 US cup of ground garlic is 16 tablespoons, exactly the same as garlic powder. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.

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