Convert Silken Tofu from Cup to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of silken tofu?

1 cup of silken tofu (soft tofu) is 16.67 tablespoons. 2 cups of silken tofu is 33.33 tablespoons. 1/2 cup of silken tofu is 8.33 tablespoons. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of silken tofu is 4.17 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.

Silken tofu is the softest grade of tofu, with a custard-like texture and high water content. One metric cup (250 ml), once blended smooth, weighs around 250 grams or 8.82 ounces. It blends into a silky cream for vegan cheesecakes, mousses, and dressings, and works as an egg substitute (1/4 cup blended per egg) in dense cakes and brownies.

Silken tofu sells in 300 g or 349 g packs, but recipes usually call for cups. Converting between weight and volume tells you how much of a pack to use without scrambling for a bigger measuring cup mid-bake.

Also known as

  • soft tofu

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Common Silken Tofu Conversions

Here are the most common silken tofu 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

Silken Tofu Conversion Chart

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

cuptbspgramsouncescup(US)tsp
0.25 cup4.17 tbsp62.5 g2.21 oz0.26 cup (US)12.5 tsp
0.5 cup8.33 tbsp125 g4.41 oz0.52 cup (US)25 tsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp250 g8.82 oz1.04 cup (US)50 tsp
2 cup33.33 tbsp500 g17.64 oz2.08 cup (US)100 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of silken tofu?
1 cup of silken tofu is 16.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of silken tofu 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 silken tofu converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 cups of silken tofu?
1.5 cups of silken tofu is 25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of silken tofu 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 silken tofu?
2 cups of silken tofu is 33.33 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of silken tofu 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 silken tofu is 16.67 tablespoons?
16.67 tablespoons of silken tofu 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 soft tofu?
Soft tofu is another name for silken tofu, so 1 cup of soft tofu is 16.67 tablespoons, exactly the same as silken tofu. 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.
Are silken tofu and soft tofu the same thing?
Yes. Soft tofu is another name for silken tofu, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of silken tofu is 16.67 tablespoons under either name, and 2 cups is 33.33 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 silken tofu in tablespoons?
1/2 cup of silken tofu is 8.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of silken tofu is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 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 silken tofu in tablespoons?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of silken tofu is 4.17 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of silken tofu is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 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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