Convert Rolled Oats from Cup to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of rolled oats?

1 cup of rolled oats (oatmeal) is 16.67 tablespoons. 2 cups of rolled oats is 33.33 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US 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.

Rolled oats are whole oat groats that have been steamed and flattened into flakes (quicker to prepare than steel-cut oats, which are coarsely chopped and take 20–30 minutes to cook) and chewier in texture than quick oats (which are rolled thinner for a 1–2 minute cook time). One metric cup (250 ml) of rolled oats weighs approximately 90 grams or 3.17 ounces. They are widely used in porridge, granola, baked goods such as oat cookies and crumbles, and as a breadcrumb substitute.

Oats are often sold by weight but measured by volume in baking recipes — getting the conversion right prevents dense or dry results. Measuring by weight is especially important as oats compress easily, making cup measures inconsistent.

Also known as

  • oatmeal
  • porridge oats
  • old-fashioned oats

Desiccated coconut works alongside oats in granola, flapjacks, and crumble toppings, adding sweetness and a fine crunch where oats give chew. They are close in weight (88 g vs 90 g per cup), so weigh rather than scoop when the ratio matters. See our Desiccated Coconut converter.

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

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Common Rolled Oats Conversions

Here are the most common rolled oats conversions from cups to tablespoons.

CupsTablespoons
0.25 cups4.17 tbsp
0.5 cups8.33 tbsp
0.75 cups12.5 tbsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp
1.25 cups20.83 tbsp
1.5 cups25 tbsp
2 cups33.33 tbsp
2.5 cups41.67 tbsp
3 cups50 tbsp

Rolled Oats Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting rolled oats from Cup to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cuptbspgramsouncescup(US)tsp
0.25 cup4.17 tbsp22.5 g0.79 oz0.26 cup (US)12.5 tsp
0.5 cup8.33 tbsp45 g1.59 oz0.52 cup (US)25 tsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp90 g3.17 oz1.04 cup (US)50 tsp
2 cup33.33 tbsp180 g6.34 oz2.08 cup (US)100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of rolled oats?
1 cup of rolled oats is 16.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of rolled oats is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 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 rolled oats converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 cups of rolled oats?
1.5 cups of rolled oats is 25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of rolled oats is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many tablespoons is 2 cups of rolled oats?
2 cups of rolled oats is 33.33 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of rolled oats is 16.67 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 cups of rolled oats is 16.67 tablespoons?
16.67 tablespoons of rolled oats is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many tablespoons is 1 cup of oatmeal?
Oatmeal is another name for rolled oats, so 1 cup of oatmeal is 16.67 tablespoons, exactly the same as rolled oats. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.

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