Convert Raisins from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of raisins?

1 US cup of raisins (dried grapes) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of raisins is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of raisins is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of raisins 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 raisins weighs about 9.9 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 9.8 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 13.2 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Raisins go into oatmeal cookies, fruit cakes, granola, bread pudding, and rum raisin ice cream, and recipes flip between cups and grams without notice. One metric cup of raisins weighs about 165 g (5.82 oz), so a 250 g box is roughly 1.5 cups. Convert either way when scaling a recipe up or down.

A packed cup of raisins can weigh 10 to 15 g more than a loose one, depending on how the fruit nests. Weighing in grams keeps cookies, scones, and Christmas cakes consistent batch to batch.

Also known as

  • dried grapes
  • seedless raisins

Sultanas are the lighter, sweeter cousin of raisins, made from sulfur-treated white grapes. Both weigh 165 g per cup, so swap 1:1 by volume or weight and expect a brighter, honeyed flavour from sultanas. See what 1 US cup of sultanas is in tablespoons.

Craisins are sweetened dried cranberries, lighter (120 g vs 165 g per cup) and tart-sweet rather than caramel-sweet. Weigh when swapping and expect a sharper edge in oatmeal cookies and granola. See what 1 US cup of craisins is in tablespoons.

Dried apricot halves are bigger, leathery pieces (135 g per cup) with a mellow fruit flavour. Use the halves converter when a recipe calls for whole halves rather than bite-sized raisins. See what 1 US cup of dried apricot halves is in tablespoons.

Chopped dried apricots are diced into bite-sized pieces, close in weight to raisins (160 g vs 165 g per cup) but milder and tangier in flavour. Swap 1:1 by volume in breakfast bars and granola. See what 1 US cup of chopped dried apricots is in tablespoons.

Dates are sticky-sweet dried fruit, heavier than raisins (178 g vs 165 g per cup) and chewier. Swap 1:1 by volume in oatmeal cookies and fruit cakes when you want a deeper caramel note, and weigh when the fruit ratio matters. See what 1 US cup of dates is in tablespoons.

Dried figs are a touch lighter than raisins (150 g vs 165 g per cup) with a seedy crunch and a honeyed sweetness. Swap 1:1 by volume in oat slices, granola, and fruit cakes. See what 1 US cup of dried figs is in tablespoons.

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16 Tablespoon

Common Raisins Conversions

Here are the most common raisins 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

Raisins Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup39.6 g1.4 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup79.2 g2.79 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup158.4 g5.59 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup316.8 g11.17 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 raisins in tablespoons?
1 US cup of raisins is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of raisins 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 raisins converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of raisins?
1.5 US cups of raisins is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of raisins 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 raisins in tablespoons?
2 US cups of raisins is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of raisins 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 raisins is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of raisins 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 raisins and dried grapes the same thing?
Yes. Dried grapes is another name for raisins, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of raisins 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) raisins in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of raisins is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of raisins 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) raisins in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of raisins is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of raisins 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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