3 cup to tbsp
3 cup equals 48 tbsp (multiplying by 16).
48 tbsp (= 48 tbsp)
3 cup = 48 tbsp
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Nearby values
| cup | tbsp |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 8 |
| 0.75 | 12 |
| 1 | 16 |
| 1.5 | 24 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 2.5 | 40 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 3.5 | 56 |
| 4 | 64 |
How the math works
The cup→tbsp factor is 16. Multiplying: 3 × 16 = 48 tbsp. Because the factor is a defined constant, the result is exact — only the display is rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert 3 cup to tbsp?
Multiply by the conversion factor: 3 × 16 = 48 tbsp. The factor is the exact definition, not a rounded approximation.
Is 48 tbsp exact?
The conversion is exact to the precision shown — the displayed value is rounded for readability, and the full-precision result is 48 tbsp.
What is 48 tbsp in cup again?
Working backwards: divide by the factor (or use the calculator above) — 48 tbsp ÷ 16 = 3 cup.
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