Convert Pumpkin Puree from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree?

1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree (pumpkin pulp) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of pumpkin puree is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of pumpkin puree 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 →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Pumpkin puree is roasted or steamed pumpkin blended into a smooth, dense paste. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 250 grams or 8.82 ounces. It's the base for pumpkin pie, spiced loaves, and muffins, and works as a vegan egg replacement (1/4 cup per egg) in autumn bakes where its earthy flavour fits.

Tinned pumpkin lists weight in grams or ounces, while recipes typically call for cups. Converting between them stops you guessing how much of a 425 g tin to use when a recipe asks for half a cup.

Also known as

  • pumpkin pulp

Applesauce is the lighter, fruitier alternative to pumpkin puree. Both share a 250 g per cup density, so swap 1:1 by volume. Use applesauce when you want a neutral flavour, pumpkin when an earthy, autumnal taste fits. See our Applesauce converter.

Mashed banana is sweeter and softer than pumpkin puree, and a bit lighter (230 g vs 250 g per cup). Both replace eggs or fat in moist bakes; pick banana when you want sweetness, pumpkin when you want a savoury or spiced result. See our Mashed Banana converter.

Starting from a whole pumpkin instead of a tin? The pumpkin converter works out how many to buy across small, medium, and large fruit before you roast and blend. See our Pumpkin converter.

Out of pumpkin puree? See pumpkin puree substitutes →

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

Pumpkin Puree Measurement Converter

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Common Pumpkin Puree Conversions

Here are the most common pumpkin puree 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)

Pumpkin Puree Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsouncestsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup15 g0.53 oz3 tsp
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup30 g1.06 oz6 tsp
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup45 g1.59 oz9 tsp
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup60 g2.12 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

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree?
1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree 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 pumpkin puree converter
How many US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of pumpkin puree?
1.5 tablespoons of pumpkin puree is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree 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 pumpkin puree?
2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree 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 pumpkin puree is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of pumpkin puree 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 pumpkin pulp?
Pumpkin pulp is another name for pumpkin puree, so 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pulp is 0.06 US cups, exactly the same as pumpkin puree. 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 pumpkin puree and pumpkin pulp the same thing?
Yes. Pumpkin pulp is another name for pumpkin puree, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree 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 pumpkin puree in US cups?
1/2 tablespoon of pumpkin puree is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree 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 pumpkin puree in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of pumpkin puree is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree 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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