Convert Sugar from Tablespoon to Cup
How many cups is 1 tablespoon of sugar?
1 tablespoon of sugar (granulated sugar) is 0.06 cups. 2 tablespoons of sugar is 0.12 cups. 1/2 tablespoon of sugar is 0.03 cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of sugar is 0.01 cups. 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 tablespoons to cups.
| Tablespoons | Cups |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.06 cups |
| 2 tbsp | 0.12 cups |
| 3 tbsp | 0.18 cups |
| 4 tbsp | 0.24 cups |
| 6 tbsp | 0.36 cups |
| 8 tbsp | 0.48 cups |
| 10 tbsp | 0.6 cups |
| 12 tbsp | 0.72 cups |
| 16 tbsp | 0.96 cups |
This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the tablespoons to cups volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 tablespoon of sugar in cups?
- 1 tablespoon of sugar is 0.06 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of sugar is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 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 sugar converter
- How many cups is 1.5 tablespoons of sugar?
- 1.5 tablespoons of sugar is 0.09 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of sugar is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 tablespoons of sugar in cups?
- 2 tablespoons of sugar is 0.12 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of sugar is 0.06 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 cups reading.
- How many tablespoons of sugar is 0.06 cups?
- 0.06 cups of sugar is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar in cups?
- Granulated sugar is another name for sugar, so 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar is 0.06 cups, exactly the same as sugar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 cups. 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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