Conversions
How Many Tablespoons in a 1/2 Cup?
Last updated: May 31, 2026
Written by Blake Boege
A tablespoons-in-1/2-cup conversion page provides equivalents for 1/2 cup in standard culinary volume units. 1/2 cup contains exactly 8 tablespoons, which is also equivalent to 24 teaspoons, 4 fluid ounces, or 1 stick of butter.
Calculate how many tablespoons are in a 1/2 cup. Convert any culinary cup fraction to tablespoons, teaspoons, and milliliters instantly.
Quick Answer
Calculate the exact number of tablespoons in a half of a cup (8 tablespoons, which equals 24 teaspoons or 4 fluid ounces).
Cups to Tablespoons Converter
Quick Presets
Total Tablespoons
8 tbsp
0.5 cup(s) is equal to 8 tbsp
Formula: Cups × 16 = Tablespoons. Therefore, 0.5 cups × 16 = 8 tbsp.
Examples
1/2 Cup in Tablespoons
8 tbsp
1/2 Cup in Teaspoons
24 tsp
1/2 Cup in Fluid Ounces
4 fl oz
1/2 Cup in Milliliters
≈ 118.29 ml
How it works
Multiply cups by the conversion factor of 16 to find tablespoons:
Volume · Tablespoons = Cups × 16
How to Convert 1/2 Cup to Tablespoons
To convert cup measurements into tablespoons, you multiply the number of cups by 16. This is because 1 standard cup contains exactly 16 tablespoons.
Calculation: 0.5 Cup × 16 = 8 Tablespoons
Full Cups to Tablespoons & Teaspoons Conversion Chart
Use this handy reference chart for common baking fractions and their kitchen equivalents:
| Measuring Cups | Tablespoons (tbsp) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Fluid Ounces (fl oz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 Cup | 2 tbsp | 6 tsp | 1 fl oz |
| 1/4 Cup | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp | 2 fl oz |
| 1/3 Cup | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp (5.33 tbsp) | 16 tsp | 2.67 fl oz |
| 1/2 Cup | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp | 4 fl oz |
| 2/3 Cup | 10 tbsp + 2 tsp (10.67 tbsp) | 32 tsp | 5.33 fl oz |
| 3/4 Cup | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp | 6 fl oz |
| 1 Cup | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp | 8 fl oz |
Stick of Butter Equivalent
In the United States, butter is commonly sold in wrapped sticks. Converting butter volume between sticks, cups, and tablespoons is a key skill for baking:
- 1 stick of butter = 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons = 24 teaspoons = 4 ounces = 113 grams
- 2 sticks of butter = 1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 8 ounces = 227 grams
- 1/2 stick of butter = 1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons = 2 ounces = 57 grams
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Frequently asked questions
There are exactly 8 tablespoons in a 1/2 cup. This is a standard kitchen conversion factor.
There are exactly 24 teaspoons in a 1/2 cup. Since 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons, 8 tablespoons × 3 = 24 teaspoons.
A 1/2 cup is equivalent to exactly 4 fluid ounces (fl oz) in standard US kitchen measurements.
A 1/2 cup is equal to approximately 118.29 milliliters (ml). In standard metric recipes, this is often rounded to 120 ml for convenience.
If you do not have a 1/2 measuring cup, you can measure out exactly 8 level tablespoons or 24 level teaspoons of the ingredient.
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