How to Cut Down Recipes
Always having to ask yourself how many tablespoons are in 1/3 cup? We have the answer, and more! Bookmark this page for the easiest way to downsize your favorite recipe.
How to Divide Measurements at a Glance
Use this handy chart when you’re cutting down a recipe. Don’t know what to make? Here are some recipes that are nearly as easy as boiling water.
Original Amount | Half the Amount | One-Third the Amount |
1 cup | 1/2 cup | 1/3 cup |
3/4 cup | 6 tbsp | 1/4 cup |
2/3 cup | 1/3 cup | 3 tbsp+ 1-1/2 tsp |
1/2 cup | 1/4 cup | 2 tbsp + 2 tsp |
1/3 cup | 2 tbsp + 2 tsp | 1 tbsp + 1-1/4 tsp |
1/4 cup | 2 tbsp | 1 tbsp + 1 tsp |
1 tbsp | 1-1/2 tsp | 1 tsp |
1 tsp | 1/2 tsp | 1/4 tsp |
1/2 tsp | 1/4 tsp | 1/8 tsp |
1/4 tsp | 1/8 tsp | Dash |
How to Convert Measurements to Tablespoons and Teaspoons
Here’s a listing of how many tablespoons and teaspoons are in larger measuring cup amounts.
- 1 cup = 16 tbsp
- Half of 1 cup = 8 tbsp
- 3/4 cup = 12 tbsp
- Half of 3/4 cup = 6 tbsp
- 1/2 cup = 8 tbsp
- Half of 1/2 cup = 4 tbsp
- 1/3 cup = 5 tbsp + 1 tsp
- Half of 1/3 cup = 2 tbsp + 2 tsp
- 1/4 cup = 4 tbsp
- Half of 1/4 cup = 2 tbsp
- 1/8 cup = 2 tbsp
- Half of 1/8 cup = 1 tbsp
- 1/2 tbsp = 1-1/2 tsp
Next, find out what these most common cooking terms mean.
Originally Published: August 14, 2020