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How to Convert Tablespoons to Cups
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There are 16 tablespoons in one cup. This conversion is one of the most frequently used in cooking and baking.
Knowing common equivalents saves time: 4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup, 8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup, 12 tablespoons = 3/4 cup.
Common use cases:
- Quick recipe conversions
- Scaling small quantities
- Baking measurement reference
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Maria is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Public Health. She focuses on evidence-based nutrition assessment tools including BMI, calorie calculations, and body composition analysis.
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