How Many Tablespoons in 1/4 Cup? Complete Measurement Guide
1/4 cup equals exactly 4 tablespoons (12 teaspoons, 2 fluid ounces, 0.5 stick of butter, or 59.15 mL). Convert 1/4 cup for dry and liquid ingredients.
Primary answer1/4 Cup = 4 Tablespoons
Secondary12 Teaspoons • 2 Fluid Ounces (fl oz) • 0.5 Stick of Butter (2 oz)
Metric59.15 Milliliters (mL) • 31.3g Flour • 50g Sugar
Tablespoons = Cups × 16 = (1/4) × 16 = 4 Tablespoons
Quick conversion matrix
| Measurement | Equivalent A | Equivalent B | Equivalent C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 US Cup | 4 Tablespoons (tbsp) | 12 Teaspoons (tsp) | 59.15 mL (2.0 fl oz) |
| 1/8 US Cup | 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) | 6 Teaspoons (tsp) | 29.57 mL (1.0 fl oz) |
| 1/2 US Cup | 8 Tablespoons (tbsp) | 24 Teaspoons (tsp) | 118.29 mL (4.0 fl oz) |
Chef & measurement rules
01
1/4 cup of butter is exactly 0.5 stick (4 tablespoons or 2 ounces / 56.7g).
02
In liquid volume, 1/4 cup is 2 fluid ounces (59.15 mL).
03
Half of 1/4 cup is 1/8 cup (2 tablespoons).
How Many Tablespoons in 1/4 Cup?
1/4 cup equals exactly 4 tablespoons. Dividing 16 tablespoons by 4 gives 4 tablespoons.
In other units, 1/4 cup equals 12 teaspoons, 2 fluid ounces, 0.5 stick of butter, or 59.15 milliliters.
When halving a recipe calling for 1/2 cup, measure exactly 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tablespoons is 1/4 cup?
1/4 cup equals exactly 4 level tablespoons.
How many teaspoons is 1/4 cup?
1/4 cup equals exactly 12 teaspoons.