1/2 Cup Equals
8
tablespoons
NOT 2!
= 24 teaspoons = 120 ml = 4 fl oz
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= 1 Stick of Butter!
Common 1/2 Cup Mistakes
1/2 cup = 2 tbsp
✓ 1/2 cup = 8 tbsp
1/2 cup = 12 tbsp
✓ 1/2 cup = 8 tbsp
🧠 Remember: Half cup, Eight spoons, One butter stick!
No 1/2 Cup? Use These Instead
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8 tbsp
BEST
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1 stick
BUTTER
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24 tsp
slower
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120 ml
metric
Tablespoons to Cups Quick Reference
| Tablespoons | Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp | 1/8 cup | Often confused! |
| 4 tbsp | 1/4 cup | Common measure |
| 8 tbsp | 1/2 cup | = 1 butter stick! |
| 12 tbsp | 3/4 cup | Also confused! |
| 16 tbsp | 1 cup | = 2 butter sticks |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tablespoons in 1/2 cup?
1/2 cup equals exactly 8 tablespoons. This is also equal to 24 teaspoons, 120 milliliters, or 1 stick of butter.
Is 1/2 cup the same as 2 tablespoons?
No! This is a common mistake. 2 tablespoons equals only 1/8 cup. You need 8 tablespoons to make 1/2 cup.
Is 8 tablespoons equal to 1/2 cup?
Yes! 8 tablespoons equals exactly 1/2 cup. This is also equivalent to 1 stick of butter in US measurements.
What if I don't have a 1/2 cup measure?
Use 8 tablespoons for the most accurate measurement. For butter, use 1 stick. For liquids, measure 120ml or 4 fluid ounces.
Remember: 1/2 Cup = 8 Tablespoons!
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