Convert Margarine from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of margarine?

1 tablespoon of margarine (stick margarine) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of margarine is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of margarine is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of margarine 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 margarine weighs about 14.1 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 13.9 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 18.8 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Margarine is a plant-oil spread designed as a butter replacement, made from vegetable oils that are partially solidified for spreading and baking. One metric cup (250 ml) of block margarine weighs around 235 grams or 8.29 ounces, very close to butter at 227 grams. When a recipe calls for margarine in cups but you only have scales, converting by weight removes the guesswork in cakes, pastry, and frostings.

Margarine is sold in blocks by weight, tubs by volume, and sticks in the US. Recipes mix all three, so converting between cups, grams, and tablespoons cuts the guesswork.

Also known as

  • stick margarine
  • baking margarine
  • block margarine

Butter is dairy fat with a richer flavour than margarine, though both share a similar fat-to-water ratio and weigh almost the same per cup (227 g vs 235 g). Swap 1:1 by volume in cakes, cookies, and pastry; butter gives a deeper flavour and a slightly firmer set. See what 1 tablespoon of butter is in US cups.

Shortening is 100% solid fat with no water, while margarine carries around 15 to 20% water. They are close in weight (205 g vs 235 g per cup), but shortening produces a flakier, drier crumb in pastry; margarine bakes closer to butter. See what 1 tablespoon of shortening is in US cups.

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0.06 Cup (US)

Common Margarine Conversions

Here are the most common margarine 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)

Margarine Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsouncestsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup14.1 g0.5 oz3 tsp
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup28.2 g0.99 oz6 tsp
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup42.3 g1.49 oz9 tsp
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup56.4 g1.99 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 margarine in US cups?
1 tablespoon of margarine is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of margarine 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 margarine converter
How many US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of margarine?
1.5 tablespoons of margarine is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of margarine 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 margarine in US cups?
2 tablespoons of margarine is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of margarine 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 margarine is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of margarine 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.
Are margarine and stick margarine the same thing?
Yes. Stick margarine is another name for margarine, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of margarine 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 margarine in US cups?
1/2 tablespoon of margarine is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of margarine 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 margarine in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of margarine is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of margarine 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.

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