Convert Peanut Butter from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of peanut butter?

1 US cup of peanut butter (smooth peanut butter) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of peanut butter is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of peanut butter is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of peanut butter 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 peanut butter weighs about 16.1 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 15.9 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 21.4 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Peanut butter is roasted peanuts ground into a thick, oily paste, sold smooth or crunchy. One metric cup (250 ml) of peanut butter weighs around 268 grams or 9.45 ounces. It is used in cookies, brownies, no-bake bars, satay sauce, and as a spread for toast and sandwiches.

Peanut butter is sticky and clings to measuring cups, so scooping reliably is hard. Weighing in grams gives accurate amounts without the mess of scraping out a cup.

Also known as

  • smooth peanut butter
  • crunchy peanut butter
  • natural peanut butter

Butter is a dairy fat that creams with sugar to build structure and lift, while peanut butter is an oily paste that adds dense flavour. They are close in weight (227 g vs 268 g per cup), so weigh when swapping in cookies and bars; expect a nuttier, denser result from peanut butter. See what 1 US cup of butter is in tablespoons.

Peanuts are the whole form used for crunch and texture where peanut butter adds creaminess. A cup of peanuts (154 g) is much lighter than a cup of peanut butter (268 g); always swap by weight. See what 1 US cup of peanuts is in tablespoons.

Almond butter is the milder, slightly sweeter nut-butter sibling, a touch lighter per cup (256 g vs 268 g). It swaps 1:1 by volume for peanut butter in cookies, bars, and sauces, with a milder, less salty flavour. See what 1 US cup of almond butter is in tablespoons.

Sunflower seed butter is the nut-free stand-in, lighter per cup (250 g vs 268 g). It swaps 1:1 for peanut butter in school and allergy bakes, with an earthier, more savoury taste. See what 1 US cup of sunflower seed butter is in tablespoons.

Hulled tahini is a smooth sesame seed paste, lighter per cup (240 g vs 268 g) and far more savoury than peanut butter. Swap by weight when using it in dressings, halva, or bars where a nut-free, bitter-edged paste suits the recipe. See what 1 US cup of hulled tahini is in tablespoons.

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16 Tablespoon

Common Peanut Butter Conversions

Here are the most common peanut butter 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

Peanut Butter Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup64.32 g2.27 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup128.64 g4.54 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup257.28 g9.07 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup514.56 g18.14 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 peanut butter in tablespoons?
1 US cup of peanut butter is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of peanut butter 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 peanut butter converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of peanut butter?
1.5 US cups of peanut butter is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of peanut butter 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 peanut butter in tablespoons?
2 US cups of peanut butter is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of peanut butter 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 peanut butter is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of peanut butter 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 peanut butter and smooth peanut butter the same thing?
Yes. Smooth peanut butter is another name for peanut butter, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of peanut butter 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) peanut butter in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of peanut butter is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of peanut butter 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) peanut butter in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of peanut butter is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of peanut butter 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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