Convert Macaroni from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of macaroni?

1 tablespoon of macaroni (elbow macaroni) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of macaroni is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of macaroni is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of macaroni is 0.02 US cups. 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 macaroni weighs about 6.9 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 6.8 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 9.2 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
  • These figures are for dry, uncooked macaroni. Cooked, it roughly doubles in volume as the tubes soak up water, so one cup of dry macaroni yields close to two cups cooked. Weigh dry for the most reliable result.

Macaroni is a short, curved tube pasta, the backbone of mac and cheese, pasta bakes, and cold pasta salads. One metric cup (250 ml) of dry macaroni weighs around 115 grams or 4.06 ounces. When a recipe lists macaroni in cups but you are working from a bag and scales, converting by weight keeps the portion right.

Dry macaroni tubes pack loosely in a cup with plenty of air between them, so the gram weight shifts with how the cup is filled. Weighing in grams gives you a consistent portion every time, batch after batch.

Also known as

  • elbow macaroni
  • elbows
  • macaroni pasta

Straight tube pasta with angled ends, a touch lighter per cup (110 g vs 115 g). Swap 1:1 by volume in pasta bakes and salads. See our Penne converter.

Corkscrew spirals that trap more sauce and pack lighter per cup (100 g vs 115 g). Swap 1:1 by volume where a twirled shape suits the dish. See our Fusilli converter.

No measuring spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

Macaroni Measurement Converter

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Common Macaroni Conversions

Here are the most common macaroni conversions from tablespoons to cups (US).

TablespoonsCups (US)
1 tbsp0.06 cups (US)
2 tbsp0.13 cups (US)
3 tbsp0.19 cups (US)
4 tbsp0.25 cups (US)
6 tbsp0.38 cups (US)
8 tbsp0.5 cups (US)
10 tbsp0.63 cups (US)
12 tbsp0.75 cups (US)
16 tbsp1 cup (US)

Macaroni Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsouncestsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup6.9 g0.24 oz3 tsp
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup13.8 g0.49 oz6 tsp
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup20.7 g0.73 oz9 tsp
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup27.6 g0.97 oz12 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the tablespoons to cups (US) volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of macaroni in US cups?
1 tablespoon of macaroni is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of macaroni is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US cups. 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 macaroni converter
How many US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of macaroni?
1.5 tablespoons of macaroni is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of macaroni is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 tablespoons of macaroni in US cups?
2 tablespoons of macaroni is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of macaroni is 0.06 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many tablespoons of macaroni is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of macaroni is 0.96 tablespoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of elbow macaroni?
Elbow macaroni is another name for macaroni, so 1 tablespoon of elbow macaroni is 0.06 US cups, exactly the same as macaroni. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are macaroni and elbow macaroni the same thing?
Yes. Elbow macaroni is another name for macaroni, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of macaroni is 0.06 US cups under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tbsp macaroni in US cups?
1/2 tablespoon of macaroni is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of macaroni is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. 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 tbsp macaroni in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of macaroni is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of macaroni is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. 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.
Is this dry or cooked macaroni?
The weights on this page are for dry, uncooked macaroni straight from the bag, which is how recipes usually list it. Macaroni absorbs water as it boils, so it roughly doubles in volume and gains weight from the water it takes on. One cup of dry macaroni cooks up to close to two cups. To be sure which a recipe means, check whether it says dry or cooked.

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