1/3 Cup in Tablespoons Converter

Convert 1/3 cup in tablespoons for accurate cooking and baking measurements

Convert Cup Measurements to Tablespoons

cups

1/3 cup = 5 1/3 tablespoons

Formula: 1 cup = 16 tablespoons, so 1/3 cup = 0.333 * 16 = 5.33 tablespoons

tbsp

5.33 tablespoons = 1/3 cup

Formula: 16 tablespoons = 1 cup, so 5.33 tablespoons = 5.33 ÷ 16 = 0.333 cups (1/3 cup)

Common Conversions

Cups Tablespoons
1/8 cup 2 tbsp
1/4 cup 4 tbsp
1/3 cup 5 1/3 tbsp
1/2 cup 8 tbsp
2/3 cup 10 2/3 tbsp
3/4 cup 12 tbsp
1 cup 16 tbsp
1 1/4 cups 20 tbsp
1 1/3 cups 21 1/3 tbsp
1 1/2 cups 24 tbsp
2 cups 32 tbsp

1/3 Cup in Tablespoons Conversion Guide

This simple tool helps people who love cooking, like chefs, homemakers, and others, convert cups of ingredients into tablespoons easily. With this tool, you can quickly convert cup measurements to tablespoons without wasting a single minute. Plus, it provides accurate answers.

How Many Tablespoons are in 1/3 Cup?

In the standard US measurement system:

  • 1 cup = 16 tablespoons
  • 1/3 cup = 5 1/3 tablespoons (0.333 * 16 = 5.33)

This conversion is essential to know when working with recipes that use different volume measurements.

How to Convert 1/3 Cup to Tablespoons

To convert 1/3 cup to tablespoons, follow these steps:

  1. Know that 1 cup equals 16 tablespoons in the US measurement system
  2. Multiply 0.333 by the number of tablespoons in a cup (16)
  3. 0.333 * 16 = 5.33 tablespoons (or 5 1/3 tablespoons)

Why Convert Between Cups and Tablespoons?

Converting between cups and tablespoons is often necessary when:

  • Scaling recipes up or down
  • Using measuring tools of different sizes
  • Following recipes from different regions that use various measurement units
  • Needing more precise measurements for ingredients like butter, oils, or liquid sweeteners

Common Kitchen Measurement Equivalents

Cup Measurement Tablespoon Equivalent Teaspoon Equivalent Milliliter Equivalent
1/8 cup 2 tbsp 6 tsp 29.57 ml
1/4 cup 4 tbsp 12 tsp 59.15 ml
1/3 cup 5 1/3 tbsp 16 tsp 78.86 ml
1/2 cup 8 tbsp 24 tsp 118.29 ml
2/3 cup 10 2/3 tbsp 32 tsp 157.73 ml
3/4 cup 12 tbsp 36 tsp 177.44 ml
1 cup 16 tbsp 48 tsp 236.59 ml
1 1/4 cups 20 tbsp 60 tsp 295.74 ml
1 1/3 cups 21 1/3 tbsp 64 tsp 315.45 ml
1 1/2 cups 24 tbsp 72 tsp 354.88 ml

Did You Know?

Measuring ingredients by volume (cups, tablespoons) rather than weight can sometimes lead to inconsistencies in recipes. For the most accurate results, especially in baking, consider using a kitchen scale to measure ingredients by weight.