Key Takeaways
- 1/3 cup = 5⅓ tablespoons (US Standard)
- Practical measure: 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon
- Formula: Cups × 16 = Tablespoons
About 1/3 Cup in Tablespoons Converter
The 1/3 Cup in Tablespoons Converter helps you quickly convert cup measurements to tablespoons. In the US standard measurement system, 1/3 cup equals 5⅓ tablespoons (or 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon). This is because 1 cup = 16 tablespoons.
How to Convert Cups to Tablespoons?
To convert cups to tablespoons, multiply the number of cups by 16:
Conversion Formula
Cups × 16 = Tablespoons
Example: 1/3 cup × 16 = 5.33 tbsp
Practical Tip
Since 5⅓ tablespoons is an awkward measurement, you can measure 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon instead. This is because 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons, so ⅓ tablespoon = 1 teaspoon.