Convert Silken Tofu from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of silken tofu?

1 tablespoon of silken tofu (soft tofu) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of silken tofu is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of silken tofu is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of silken tofu 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.

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

Silken Tofu Calculator

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Common Silken Tofu Conversions

Here are the most common silken tofu 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)

Silken Tofu Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting silken tofu 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 silken tofu?
1 tablespoon of silken tofu is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of silken tofu 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 silken tofu converter
How many US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of silken tofu?
1.5 tablespoons of silken tofu is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of silken tofu 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 silken tofu?
2 tablespoons of silken tofu is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of silken tofu 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 silken tofu is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of silken tofu 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 soft tofu?
Soft tofu is another name for silken tofu, so 1 tablespoon of soft tofu is 0.06 US cups, exactly the same as silken tofu. 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 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 tablespoon of silken tofu 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 silken tofu in US cups?
1/2 tablespoon of silken tofu is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of silken tofu 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 silken tofu in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of silken tofu is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of silken tofu 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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