Convert Sugar from Cup to Tablespoon
How many tablespoons is 1 cup of sugar?
1 cup of sugar (granulated sugar) is 16.67 tablespoons. 2 cups of sugar is 33.33 tablespoons. 1/2 cup of sugar is 8.33 tablespoons. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of sugar 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.
- 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 sugar weighs about 12 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 11.8 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 16 grams.
- A little over or under won't ruin the bake. An extra spoon mainly makes it sweeter.
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Common Sugar Conversions
Here are the most common sugar conversions from cups to tablespoons.
| Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 4.17 tbsp |
| 0.5 cups | 8.33 tbsp |
| 0.75 cups | 12.5 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 16.67 tbsp |
| 1.25 cups | 20.83 tbsp |
| 1.5 cups | 25 tbsp |
| 2 cups | 33.33 tbsp |
| 2.5 cups | 41.67 tbsp |
| 3 cups | 50 tbsp |
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
- What is 1 cup of sugar in tablespoons?
- 1 cup of sugar is 16.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of sugar 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 sugar converter
- How many tablespoons is 1.5 cups of sugar?
- 1.5 cups of sugar is 25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of sugar 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 above for the common ones.
- What is 2 cups of sugar in tablespoons?
- 2 cups of sugar is 33.33 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of sugar 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 sugar is 16.67 tablespoons?
- 16.67 tablespoons of sugar 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 above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 cup of granulated sugar in tablespoons?
- Granulated sugar is another name for sugar, so 1 cup of granulated sugar is 16.67 tablespoons, exactly the same as sugar. 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.
Related to Sugar
Caster Sugar
Caster sugar swaps 1:1 by volume for granulated sugar and dissolves faster thanks to its finer grain, which helps in meringues and delicate sponges. They weigh close per cup (225 g caster vs 200 g granulated), so measure by weight for the most exact match. See our Caster Sugar converter.
Brown Sugar
Brown sugar swaps 1:1 by volume for granulated sugar and adds moisture and a caramel note from its molasses. Packed, it weighs more per cup (220 g vs 200 g), so weigh it when you want the texture and sweetness to land the same. See our Brown Sugar converter.
Raw Sugar
Raw sugar swaps 1:1 by volume for granulated sugar with a coarser crystal and faint molasses taste. It can leave a little crunch in delicate bakes, so dissolve it into the wet ingredients first when you want a smooth, even crumb. See our Raw Sugar converter.
Icing Sugar
Icing sugar is granulated sugar ground to a powder, used for frostings and dusting rather than creaming into batters. It packs lighter (125 g vs 200 g per cup), so the two are not a straight 1:1 swap. See our Icing Sugar converter.
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