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Exactly 16 tablespoons equal 1 cup in the US measurement system. This fixed ratio makes conversion straightforward: divide tablespoons by 16 to get cups, or multiply cups by 16 to get tablespoons. For example, 8 tablespoons = 0.5 cups, and 3 cups = 48 tablespoons. This 1:16 ratio is consistent across all recipes using US customary measurements.

Cup sizes evolved from traditional teacup dimensions before standardization. The US established the legal cup as 236.588 milliliters (8 fluid ounces) in the 1800s. The metric cup was defined as 250 milliliters for simplicity within the metric system. The imperial cup measures 284.131 milliliters. These differences mean 1 cup varies by up to 20% between countries, significantly affecting recipes. When using international recipes, always verify which cup size the recipe specifies.