Measurement conversions are a part of cooking and are especially important when baking! Here you’ll learn how many tablespoons there are in 1/4 cup and how to make the necessary conversions.
It’s important to understand how tablespoons and cups are related when cooking and baking. Whether you’re looking to double a recipe or halve a recipe, this article will explain how tablespoons and cups are related so you can scale your recipe like a pro!
It’s also important to note that all of the measurements below are given in US customary measurements.
How many tablespoons are in 1/4 cup?
There are 4 tablespoons in 1/4 cup.
What is a tablespoon?
A tablespoon is a unit of measurement in US customary measurements. It is the equivalent of 1/2 fluid ounce, 15 milliliters, or 3 teaspoons.
Some recipes abbreviate a tablespoon as “T”, “Tb”, “Tbs”, or “Tbsp”.
How to convert tablespoons to cups
It’s helpful to understand how many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon and how many tablespoons are in 1 cup when cooking or baking. There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon, and there are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup, and there are 48 teaspoons in 1 cup.
Teaspoons vs tablespoons
It’s easy to confuse teaspoons and tablespoons when glancing at a recipe. It’s important to use the correct measurement, especially when baking.
There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. Teaspoons are often used for smaller measurements like baking powder or baking soda in recipes. Tablespoons are used for larger quantities like butter or oil in recipes.
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