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There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup, 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon, and 48 teaspoons in 1 cup. 1 cup equals approximately 236.6 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. For weight conversions, 1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 120 grams, 1 cup of sugar weighs 200 grams, and 1 cup of butter weighs 227 grams (2 sticks).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tablespoons are in a cup?
- There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. This is one of the most important cooking conversions to memorize. Half a cup equals 8 tablespoons, a quarter cup equals 4 tablespoons, and an eighth of a cup equals 2 tablespoons.
- How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
- There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. This means there are 48 teaspoons in 1 cup (16 tablespoons × 3 teaspoons). A half tablespoon equals 1½ teaspoons.
- How do I convert cups to grams for baking?
- Cups-to-grams conversions depend on the ingredient because each has a different density. 1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 120 grams, 1 cup of granulated sugar weighs 200 grams, 1 cup of butter weighs 227 grams, and 1 cup of water weighs about 237 grams. Always use ingredient-specific conversions for accuracy in baking.
- How many cups are in a gallon?
- There are 16 cups in 1 US gallon. Breaking it down: 1 gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 16 cups = 128 fluid ounces = approximately 3,785 milliliters (3.785 liters).
- What is 350°F in Celsius?
- 350°F equals approximately 177°C (or about 180°C for a rounded oven setting). This is the most common baking temperature, used for cookies, cakes, casseroles, and many other recipes. Other common conversions: 375°F = 190°C, 400°F = 204°C, 425°F = 218°C, 450°F = 232°C.
- How many fluid ounces are in a cup?
- There are 8 fluid ounces in 1 US cup. Note that fluid ounces measure volume, not weight. A fluid ounce of water weighs approximately 1 ounce (by weight), but this varies for other liquids. For example, 1 fluid ounce of honey weighs about 1.5 ounces because honey is denser than water.
- How many sticks of butter equal one cup?
- 2 sticks of butter equal 1 cup. Each stick of butter is ½ cup, which equals 8 tablespoons, 4 ounces, or about 113 grams. Most butter sticks in the US have tablespoon markings on the wrapper for easy measuring.