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US Cup to Imperial Tablespoon Converter

1 US Cup = 13.322787 Imperial Tablespoon

13.322787

1 US Cup = 13.322787 Imperial Tablespoon

US Cup to Imperial Tablespoon Conversion Table

US Cup (cup)Imperial Tablespoon (tbsp)
00
113.322787
566.613935
10133.22787
25333.069674
50666.139348
1001332.278695

US Cup to Imperial Tablespoon Formula

1 US Cup = 13.322787 Tablespoons. To convert us cups to tablespoons, multiply by 13.322787.

Convert 5 Cups

5 × 13.322787 = 66.613935
Result: 5 Cups = 66.613935 Tablespoons

Converting American Cup Measurements into Imperial Spoons

US cups are commonly used for larger ingredient quantities, while Imperial tablespoons provide a practical way to measure smaller volumes in recipes that follow the British measurement system.

Why This Conversion Is Useful

It helps when adapting recipes between American and Commonwealth measurement standards.

Understanding the Relationship

Because an Imperial tablespoon is larger than a US tablespoon, one US cup converts to fewer Imperial tablespoons than many cooks expect.

Recipe Example

Liquid ingredients such as milk, oil and cream may be measured using cups or tablespoons depending on the recipe source.

How to Convert US Cups to Imperial Tablespoons

Multiply US cups by 13.3228. For example: 1 US cup = 13.32 Imperial tbsp 3 US cups = 39.97 Imperial tbsp

FAQ

Why convert US cups to Imperial tablespoons?
Some British and Commonwealth recipes use Imperial cooking measurements.
What does 1 US cup equal in Imperial tablespoons?
One US cup equals approximately 13.32 Imperial tablespoons.
Are Imperial tablespoons larger than US tablespoons?
Yes. An Imperial tablespoon holds more volume.

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