Convert Olive Oil from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of olive oil?

1 tablespoon of olive oil (EVOO) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of olive oil is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of olive oil 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 →

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

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0 Cup (US)

Common Olive Oil Conversions

Here are the most common olive oil 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)

Olive Oil Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsouncestspmlfl oz
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup12.96 g0.46 oz3 tsp15 ml0.51 fl oz
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup25.92 g0.91 oz6 tsp30 ml1.01 fl oz
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup38.88 g1.37 oz9 tsp45 ml1.52 fl oz
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup51.84 g1.83 oz12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz

Frequently Asked Questions

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of olive oil?
1 tablespoon of olive oil is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of olive oil 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 olive oil converter
How many US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil?
1.5 tablespoons of olive oil is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of olive oil 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.
How many US cups is 2 tablespoons of olive oil?
2 tablespoons of olive oil is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of olive oil 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 olive oil is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of olive oil 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 EVOO?
EVOO is another name for olive oil, so 1 tablespoon of EVOO is 0.06 US cups, exactly the same as olive oil. 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 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 tablespoon of olive oil 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.
How many US cups is 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil?
1/2 tablespoon of olive oil is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of olive oil 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.
How many US cups is 1/4 tablespoon of olive oil?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of olive oil is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of olive oil 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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