How Many Tablespoons In 1/8 Cup

Need to know how many tablespoons in ⅛ cup? The quick answer is 2 tablespoons. Cook and bake like a pro with this helpful guide and a FREE printable tablespoon conversion cheat sheet.

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• American cup size
• Different cup sizes
• Tablespoon sizes
• How many tablespoons in ⅛ cup
• How to convert ⅛ cup to tablespoons
• ⅛ cup to tablespoons conversion
• How many tablespoons of butter in ⅛ cup
• Measuring tips and tricks
• How to measure ⅛ cup
• Tablespoon to cup conversion chart
• Printable conversion charts
• Other measurement conversions
• Conclusion
• Frequently asked questions
• Comments

But sometimes baking can be trickier than you expect. For example, do you know that different countries have different measurement systems? That is why it is essential to understand the origin of the recipe you will make.

Moreover, pay attention to abbreviations of measurement units. For example, one US cup is usually abbreviated as "c," while in the UK, Canada, and Australia, it is written as "cup."

So how many tablespoons make a ⅛ cup? If 16 tablespoons make a cup, 2 tablespoons make ⅛ cup.

American cup size

The United States uses US Customary System (USCS) and has its own measurement conversion, where ⅛ customary or ⅛ standard measuring cup is equal:

• ⅛ US Cup = 29.58 mL
• ⅛ US Cup = 2 US tablespoons (tbsp)
• ⅛ US Cup = 1.97 metric tablespoons (United Kingdom, international)

An American tablespoon equals 0.0625 American cups.

Legal US cup is used in cooking units, serving sizes, and nutrition labeling in the USA.

• ⅛ US Legal Cup = 30 mL
• ⅛ US Legal Cup = 2.029 US tablespoons (tbsp)
• ⅛ US Legal Cup = 2 metric tablespoons (UK, international)

Different cup sizes

A US cup differs slightly from other English-speaking countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa. These countries use a metric measurement system:

• ⅛ Metric Cup = 31.25 milliliters (mL)

The old recipes in the United Kingdom use the British imperial system (BIS), where an Imperial (UK) cup is a non-metric liquid measurement unit of volume. Modern British recipes use UK metric cup.

• ⅛ Imperial Cup = 35.52 mL
• ⅛ UK Metric Cup = 31.25 mL

1 cup	Milliliters	⅛ cup	Milliliters
US Customary Cup	236.59 ml	US Customary Cup	29.58 ml
US Legal Cup	240 ml	US Legal Cup	30 ml
UK Metric Cup	250 ml	UK Metric Cup	31.25 ml
UK Imperial Cup	284.13 ml	UK Imperial Cup	35.52 ml
Australian Cup	250 ml	Australian Cup	31.25 ml
Canadian Cup	250 ml	Canadian Cup	31.25 ml
South African Cup	250 ml	South African Cup	31.25 ml

Tablespoon sizes

A tablespoon, a volume unit of measurement, also varies by different countries in the world. Again, make sure to check the origin of your recipe.

For example, an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml; the rest of the world uses a tablespoon equal to 15 ml. Here are different sizes of tablespoons:

• 1 US tablespoon = 14.8 ml or 0.5 US fl oz
• 1 UK tablespoon = 15 ml
• 1 Canadian tablespoon = 15 ml or 0.51 US fl oz
• 1 Australian tablespoon = 20 ml or 0.68 US fl oz

How many tablespoons in ⅛ cup

Or how many tablespoons in 1 eighth of a cup? There are 2 tablespoons in ⅛ cup (US system).

How to convert ⅛ cup to tablespoons

1 cup = 16 tablespoons (US system), so here is a conversion formula:

Tbsp = cups x 16, where the conversion factor is 16;

⅛ x 16 = 2 tbsp

So there are 2 tablespoons in ⅛ cup.

⅛ cup to tablespoons conversion

Here is a detailed chart of US dry measuring cups (abbreviated as 'c' or cups), the US tablespoons (or tbsp), US fluid ounces (or fl oz), and milliliters (ml) equivalency.

This conversion table can help you convert all types of flour, white sugar, cocoa powder, and other ingredients if you measure dry goods by volume.

Note: ⅛ cups to tablespoons and fluid ounces conversion is in bold. ⅛ cup in ml is also a part of this conversion.

Dry measurements (cups)	Tablespoons (tbsp)	Liquid measurements (fl oz)	Liquid measurements (ml)
1/16 cup	1 tbsp	½ fl. oz.	14.79 ml
⅛ cup	2 tbsp	1 fl. oz.	29.57 ml
⅙ cup	2 tablespoon + 2 tsp	1 ⅓ fl. oz.	39.43 ml
¼ cup	4 tbsp	2 fl. oz.	59.15 ml
⅓ cup	5 tablespoon + 1 tsp	2 ⅔ fl. oz.	78.86 ml
½ cup	8 tbsp	4 fl. oz.	118.29 ml
⅔ cup	10 tablespoon + 2 tsp	5 ⅓ fl. oz	157.73 ml
¾ cup	12 tbsp	6 fl. oz.	177.44 ml
1 cup	16 tbsp	8 fl. oz.	236.59 ml

How many tablespoons of butter in ⅛ cup

Use a simple conversion chart below to measure the butter, margarine, and shortening. As you can see, half cup equals 1 stick, and 1 cup equals 2 sticks of butter. ⅛ cup of butter equals

• ¼ stick, or
• 2 tablespoons of butter,
• 1 ounce, or
• 28.4 grams.

tablespoon	Cups	Ounces	Grams	Stick of butter
16 tbsp	1 cup	8 oz.	226.8 g	2 sticks
12 tbsp	¾ cup	6 oz.	170.1 g	1 ½ sticks
10 tablespoon + 2 tsp	⅔ cup	5.33 oz.	151.2 g	1 ⅓ sticks
8 tbsp	½ cup	4 oz.	113.4 g	1 stick
5 tablespoon + 1 tsp	⅓ cup	2.66 oz.	75.6 g	⅔ stick
4 tbsp	¼ cup	2 oz.	56.7 g	½ stick
2 tbsp	⅛ cup	1 oz.	28.4 g	¼ stick

Around the world, ¼ cup is not all equal. Depending on the recipe, ⅛ cup to tablespoons conversions is different.

⅛ cup	Milliliters	US tablespoons	UK tablespoons Imperial
US (standard)	29.5 ml	2 tbsp	1.7 tbsp
UK (Imperial)	35.5 ml	2.4 tbsp	2 tbsp
UK (metric)	21.3 ml	2.1 tbsp	1.8 tbsp
Australia	21.3 ml	2.1 tbsp	1.8 tbsp
Canada	21.3 ml	2.1 tbsp	1.8 tbsp
South Africa	21.3 ml	2.1 tbsp	1.8 tbsp

Measuring tips and tricks

• Choose the measurement system you are most comfortable with. If you live in the States, you are probably used to the USCS. It would be a good idea to invest in a good set of measuring cups and spoons.
• Living in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries, you are likely stuck with the metric system. Weighing ingredients with a food scale is the most accurate way to measure recipe ingredients.
• Use dry measuring cups to measure dry ingredients and liquid measuring cups for liquid ingredients.
• Don't use tea or coffee cups or mugs when measuring recipe ingredients.
• Use the scoop and level method to accurately measure dry ingredients, such as flour, cocoa powder, etc. Use the back of a butter knife to level off the cups.
• When measuring semi-solid ingredients, such as sour cream or peanut butter, use dry measuring cups.
• Avoid using a dessert spoon as a standard measuring spoon; it is created for eating desserts, not measuring ingredients.
• To measure dry ingredients with a spoon, ensure to level it off. The recipes call for a level tablespoon and teaspoon (not heaped).
• Measure wet ingredients at eye level: bend over to find the mark on a liquid measuring cup.
• Fill the spoon with the liquid for measuring liquids using a measuring spoon.

How to measure ⅛ cup

You might be wondering how to make a ⅛ cup. There are different ways how to measure ⅛ cup:

• Use a ⅛ measuring cup or ⅛ cup measuring scoop
• Use 2 tablespoons
• Use 6 teaspoons

But how to measure ⅛ cup if you don't have a ⅛ cup or spoons? You can try to approximate measurements visually if you do not have measuring tools. Although the methods below are far to be accurate, they may work under certain circumstances:

• Eyeball the half of a ¼ cup (a quarter cup is roughly equal to the size of a golf ball).
• Eyeball the ingredient in an ice cube size two times, where an ice cube roughly equals one tablespoon.
• Eyeball the ingredient in the size of the tip of your index finger six times, where the tip of the index finger approximately equals one teaspoon.

Tablespoon to cup conversion chart

A quick reference guide - a tablespoon conversion chart - is available as a PDF.

Download and print out this Tablespoon Conversion Chart >>

You can use a thermal laminator to laminate it and then put it inside your kitchen cabinet door. Or why not include this handy conversion chart in your favorite recipe binder?

Also, check out this entertaining, visual way to learn about a tablespoon to cups conversions - an infographic. Use it at home or for educational purposes.

Download and print out this Tablespoon To Cup Conversion Chart >>

Printable conversion charts

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• Kitchen conversion chart
• Baking pan conversion chart
• Cooking weight conversion chart
• Liquid conversion chart
• Oven temperature conversion chart

Other measurement conversions

Also, make sure to check out other common kitchen measurements and quick conversions, especially for tablespoons and cup conversions:

• How Many Tablespoons In ¼ Cup
• How Many Tablespoons In ½ Cup
• How Many Tablespoons In A Cup
• How Many Tablespoons In A Pint
• How Many Tablespoons In A Fluid Ounce
• How Many Tablespoons In A Quart
• How Many Tablespoons In A Gallon

And if you ever need to convert your baking pan sizes, use this simple Cake Pan Converter.

Conclusion

I hope this article answers the question about how many tablespoons make ⅛ cup. You might see other frequently asked questions about ⅛ cup to tablespoons conversion, for example:

• ⅛ cup how many tablespoons
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• How many tablespoons are in an eighth of a cup
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• How much is ⅛ cup in tablespoons
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The answer is the same: ⅛ cup equals 2 tablespoons.

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