Convert Vanilla Bean Paste from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste?

1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste (vanilla paste) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of vanilla bean paste is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of vanilla bean paste 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 →
  • One metric tablespoon of vanilla bean paste weighs about 18.6 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 18.3 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 24.8 grams.

Vanilla bean paste is a thick, syrupy vanilla flavouring made from vanilla extract, sugar, and the scraped seeds of the vanilla pod. One metric cup (250 ml) of vanilla bean paste weighs about 310 grams or 10.93 ounces, denser than vanilla extract thanks to the sugar and seed base. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs around 6.2 grams.

Recipes list vanilla bean paste in teaspoons, but bottles label volume in millilitres or fluid ounces. This page converts between teaspoons, grams, millilitres, and cups so you can hit the right amount whatever measure you have on hand.

Also known as

  • vanilla paste
  • vanilla seed paste

Related Vanilla Bean Paste Ingredients

Vanilla extract is thinner and alcohol-based, with no seeds and a lighter weight (220 g vs 310 g per cup). Swap teaspoon-for-teaspoon when you do not need the speckled finish; expect a slightly less intense vanilla note. See what 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract is in US cups.

Vanilla essence is synthetic, alcohol-free, and much milder than paste, with no seeds. Swap teaspoon-for-teaspoon as a budget stand-in; expect a single-note flavour and no visible flecks. See what 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence is in US cups.

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0.06 Cup (US)

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Common Vanilla Bean Paste Conversions

Here are the most common vanilla bean paste 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)

Vanilla Bean Paste Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting vanilla bean paste from Tablespoon to Cup (US) and other measurements.

tbspcup(US)cupgramsouncestspmlfl oz
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup18.6 g0.66 oz3 tsp15 ml0.51 fl oz
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup37.2 g1.31 oz6 tsp30 ml1.01 fl oz
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup55.8 g1.97 oz9 tsp45 ml1.52 fl oz
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup74.4 g2.62 oz12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz

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 vanilla bean paste?
1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of vanilla bean paste 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 vanilla bean paste converter
How many US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of vanilla bean paste?
1.5 tablespoons of vanilla bean paste is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste 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 vanilla bean paste?
2 tablespoons of vanilla bean paste is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste 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 vanilla bean paste is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of vanilla bean paste 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.
Are vanilla bean paste and vanilla paste the same thing?
Yes. Vanilla paste is another name for vanilla bean paste, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste 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 vanilla bean paste in US cups?
1/2 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste 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 vanilla bean paste in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of vanilla bean paste is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste 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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