Convert Lime Juice from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of lime juice?

1 US cup of lime juice (fresh lime juice) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of lime juice is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of lime juice is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of lime juice 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 lime juice weighs about 14.9 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 14.7 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 19.8 grams.

Lime juice is a sharp, aromatic citrus liquid used in marinades, cocktails, dressings, and tropical baking. It activates baking soda, balances rich foods like avocado and coconut, and brings the floral edge that lemon juice does not. One metric cup (250 ml) holds 248 g (8.75 oz).

Lime juice is a touch more acidic than lemon juice, so getting the amount right matters in chemistry-driven recipes like quick breads and curds. Measuring by weight rather than volume keeps marinades, cocktail syrups, and ceviche consistent across batches.

Also known as

  • fresh lime juice

Related Lime Juice Ingredients

Lemon juice is milder and a touch sweeter than lime juice. They are close in weight (255 g vs 248 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in dressings, marinades, and curd; expect a less floral, more rounded result. See what 1 US cup of lemon juice is in tablespoons.

White vinegar is sharper and more concentrated than lime juice. Use roughly half the amount of white vinegar when subbing for chemical leavening, and expect a neutral flavour with no citrus character. See what 1 US cup of white vinegar is in tablespoons.

Squeezing your own? The lime converter works out how many whole limes a recipe needs across small, medium, and large fruit, using the weight of each size. See our Lime converter.

Out of lime juice? See lime juice substitutes →

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Common Lime Juice Conversions

Here are the most common lime juice 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

Lime Juice Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestspmlfl oz
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup59.52 g2.1 oz12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup119.04 g4.2 oz24 tsp120 ml4.06 fl oz
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup238.08 g8.4 oz48 tsp240 ml8.12 fl oz
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup476.16 g16.8 oz96 tsp480 ml16.23 fl oz

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