How many tbsp in 1/2 cup

One-half cup equals eight tablespoons.

Key Concepts

• Concept: 1 cup = 16 tbsp
• Concept: Half cup = 8 tbsp
• Concept: Handy in cooking

Steps

1. Action: 1 cup equals 16 tablespoons
2. Action: Use half of that amount
3. Action: Calculate 16 × 1/2
4. Action: Get 8 tablespoons

Formula

$$text{tbsp} = 16 times text{cup}$$

$$tfrac{1}{2}text{ cup} = 8text{ tbsp}$$