Convert Parsley from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of parsley?

1 US cup of parsley (fresh parsley) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of parsley is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of parsley is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of parsley 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 parsley weighs about 3.6 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 3.5 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 4.8 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Parsley means fresh parsley leaves, the everyday green herb used in sauces, salads, stocks, and garnishes. One metric cup (250 ml) of chopped parsley weighs about 60 grams or 2.12 ounces. When a recipe calls for parsley by the cup but you have a bunch on the board, converting by weight keeps the amount right.

Chopped parsley settles differently depending on how fine you cut it and how firmly you pack the cup, so grams give a more reliable measure. This helps when scaling tabbouleh, gremolata, and herb sauces.

Also known as

  • fresh parsley
  • flat-leaf parsley
  • curly parsley
  • italian parsley

Related Parsley Ingredients

Coriander (cilantro) looks like flat-leaf parsley and is measured the same way by the cup, but its flavour is citrusy and divisive. Swap by volume only when the recipe wants that distinct taste. See what 1 US cup of coriander is in tablespoons.

Mint is another fresh herb measured by the cup, sweeter and more cooling than parsley. Use mint in sweet dishes and drinks, parsley in savoury ones. See what 1 US cup of mint is in tablespoons.

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Common Parsley Conversions

Here are the most common parsley 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

Parsley Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup14.4 g0.51 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup28.8 g1.02 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup57.6 g2.04 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup115.2 g4.07 oz96 tsp

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