Convert Instant Yeast from Cup to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of instant yeast?

1 cup of instant yeast (fast-acting yeast) is 16.67 tablespoons. 2 cups of instant yeast is 33.33 tablespoons. 1/2 cup of instant yeast is 8.33 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 →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Instant yeast is a finely milled dry yeast that mixes straight into dry ingredients without proofing first. One metric cup (250 ml) of instant yeast weighs around 150 grams or 5.29 ounces, though recipes almost always measure it by the teaspoon or sachet (a 7 g sachet equals about 2 1/3 teaspoons). It is the quickest route to a reliable rise in bread, pizza dough, and cinnamon rolls.

Yeast amounts are tiny but matter a lot: too little gives a dense loaf, too much an over-proofed one with a yeasty taste. Weighing in grams is far more accurate than scooping a teaspoon, especially when scaling a recipe up or down.

Also known as

  • fast-acting yeast
  • rapid rise yeast
  • bread machine yeast
  • quick yeast

Active dry yeast is granular and needs proofing in warm liquid before use, unlike instant yeast which goes straight into the dry mix. They are interchangeable 1:1 by weight, so the swap is about method rather than amount. See our Active Dry Yeast converter.

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

Instant Yeast Measurement Converter

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Common Instant Yeast Conversions

Here are the most common instant yeast 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

Instant Yeast Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting instant yeast from Cup to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cuptbspgramsouncescup(US)tsp
0.25 cup4.17 tbsp37.5 g1.32 oz0.26 cup (US)12.5 tsp
0.5 cup8.33 tbsp75 g2.65 oz0.52 cup (US)25 tsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp150 g5.29 oz1.04 cup (US)50 tsp
2 cup33.33 tbsp300 g10.58 oz2.08 cup (US)100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of instant yeast?
1 cup of instant yeast is 16.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of instant yeast 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 instant yeast converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 cups of instant yeast?
1.5 cups of instant yeast is 25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of instant yeast 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.
How many tablespoons is 2 cups of instant yeast?
2 cups of instant yeast is 33.33 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of instant yeast 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 instant yeast is 16.67 tablespoons?
16.67 tablespoons of instant yeast 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 fast-acting yeast?
Fast-acting yeast is another name for instant yeast, so 1 cup of fast-acting yeast is 16.67 tablespoons, exactly the same as instant yeast. 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.
How many tablespoons is 1/2 cup of instant yeast?
1/2 cup of instant yeast is 8.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of instant yeast 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.

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