Convert Olive Oil from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of olive oil?

1 US cup of olive oil (EVOO) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of olive oil is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of olive oil is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of olive oil 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 →

Olive oil is a liquid fat pressed from olives, prized for its rich flavour and use in Mediterranean cooking. It ranges from light and mild to bold and peppery depending on the variety and pressing method, with extra virgin olive oil being the least processed and most flavourful. It is widely used in salad dressings, marinades, sautéing, roasting, and baking. One metric cup (250 ml) of olive oil weighs approximately 216 grams or 7.62 ounces.

Measuring olive oil by weight gives more consistent results than pouring into a cup, especially for baking recipes where precision matters. This page lets you convert olive oil between grams, cups, millilitres, fluid ounces, and more for any recipe.

Also known as

  • EVOO
  • extra virgin olive oil

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Butter brings a richer flavour and, when creamed, the air that lightens cakes, where olive oil keeps crumbs moist with a savoury note. To swap olive oil for butter, use a little more butter by weight (227 g vs 216 g per cup); our butter to oil converter gives the exact amount. See our Butter converter.

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Common Olive Oil Conversions

Here are the most common olive oil 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

Olive Oil Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestspmlfl oz
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup51.84 g1.83 oz12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup103.68 g3.66 oz24 tsp120 ml4.06 fl oz
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup207.36 g7.32 oz48 tsp240 ml8.12 fl oz
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup414.72 g14.63 oz96 tsp480 ml16.23 fl oz

Frequently Asked Questions

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