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There are 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon in a 1/3 US standard measuring cup.
The cup measurement in the above measurement is the standard US cup and spoon sizes for recipes. We will be discussing the conversion for UK, Canada, NZ, Australia, etc., measurements soon.
The formula for determining the number of tablespoons in a cup is:
cup size x 16 (total number of tablespoons in a cup)
e.g.
1/3 cup size x 15 = 5.3
There are 3 teaspoons in every US tablespoon, therefore,
5.3 tablespoons = 5 tablespoons (tbsp) + 1 teaspoon (tsp)
The measurements above were calculated according to US standard size cup (240ml), tablespoon (15ml), and teaspoon (5ml).
The other US for measurement is the US legal cup which is used for food labeling and is rarely used in recipes
For metric measurements, you can read them below:
US CUP SIZES CONVERSION TO TABLESPOONS
| Cups | US Tablespoons | Volume (fl oz) | Volume (ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 tablespoons | 8 fl oz | 240ml |
| 3/4 cup | 12 tablespoons | 6 fl oz | 180ml |
| 2/3 cup | 10 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons | 5 fl oz | 160ml |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tablespoons | 4 fl oz | 120ml |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon | 2.5 fl oz | 79ml |
| 1/4 cup | 4 tablespoons | 2 fl oz | 60ml |
| 1/6 cup | 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons | 1.25 fl oz | 40ml |
| 1/8 cup | 2 tablespoons | 1 fl oz | 30ml |
| 1/16 cup | 1 tablespoon | 1/2 fl oz | 15ml |
Uk CUP SIZES CONVERSION TO TABLESPOONS
| Cups | Uk Tablespoons | Volume (ml) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 17 tbsp | 250ml |
| 3/4 cup | 12 tbsp + 2 tsp | 188ml |
| 2/3 cup | 11 tbsp + 1 tsp | 167ml |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tbsp + 2 tsp | 125ml |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tbsp + 2 tsp | 83ml |
| 1/4 cup | 4 tbsp + 1 tsp | 63ml |
| 1/6 cup | 3 tbsp | 42ml |
| 1/8 cup | 2 tbsp | 31ml |
| 1/16 cup | 1 tbsp | 17ml |
tablespoon measurement for 1/3 cup ACROSS COUNTRIES
| CUP SIZE | Tablespoons in 1/2 cup |
|---|---|
| US CUP | 5 tablespoons (tbsp) + 1 teaspoon (tsp) |
| UK CUP | 5 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| New Zealand Cup | 5 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| South African Cup | 5 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| Australian Cup | 4 tbsp + 1/2 tsp |
WET VS DRY INGREDIENT CONVERSION
Wet and dry ingredients are measured in the same manner irrespective of the measuring equipment.
Depending on the type of measurement that the recipe is using, you can use cups for both liquid and solid ingredients though, for liquid ingredients, a liquid measuring cup is more recommended for accuracy and a kitchen scale is best.
This is especially important when baking, as we know, it is not as forgiving of wrong measurements as conventional cooking.
1/3 cup measurement tutorial
how many tablespoons in 1/3 of a cup NZ, Australia
UK, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Canada, and other commonwealth countries use the metric system of food measurement which is measured in grams and ml.
Most countries in the world have a tablespoon size of approximately 15 ml except Australia where their tablespoon volume is 20ml.
In Old British recipes before 1960, recipes were instructed with the imperial measurement system where 1 cup is 284ml.
The good news is that I doubt you will ever come across a such recipe that has not been converted to the modern convention metric system
As seen in the table above; there are 5 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons in a metric (UK) cup size while the Australian tablespoons in 1/3 cup is 4 tbsp +1/2 teaspoon.
how many tablespoons in 1/3 of a cup of butter
There are 5 tbsp + 1 tsp in a leveled 1/3 cup of butter. It is measured in the same way as other ingredients
Depending on the recipe, when melted butter is indicated, they tend to melt the butter before measuring it with a cup or spoon.
When room-temperature butter is recommended, carefully scoop the cutter into the spoon or cup and make sure that there are not empty spaces in the cup/spoon
how many tablespoons in 1/3 of a cup of liquid
There are 5 tbsp + 1 tsp in a leveled 1/3 cup of liquid be it water, oil, milk, etc. there is no difference in the measurement of liquid and dry/solid ingredients
how many tablespoons in 1/3 of a cup of flour
There are 5 tbsp + 1 tsp in a leveled 1/3 cup of flour. Measurements are in the same manner for both wet and dry ingredients.
MEASUREMENT TIPS
There are mistakes that can sabotage your recipe when cooking especially when baking. Here are some measurement best practices:
- Breakup clumps in liquid and dry ingredients for accuracy
- Sieve powdered ingredients for a lighter recipe
- Spoon in your ingredients into the cup and not scoop it up with the measuring cup or spoon
- Measure liquids with a liquid measuring cup for better accuracy
- If using measuring cups, make sure to fill the cup to the brim to get the full volume of the cup or spoon
- Level your cups and spoons with a knife unless it calls for a heap.
- Avoid measuring heaps of an ingredient unless explicitly stated
If you have more baking tips, share them with us in the comments section below.
FAQs on 1/3 CUP measurement
Do 3 tablespoons equal 1/3 of a cup?
No. 3 Tablespoons do not equal a 1/3 cup. 3 tablespoons equal a 1/5 cup approximately.
How many teaspoons are in a third of a cup?
There are 17 leveled teaspoons in a 1/3 cup.
How many tablespoons is 1/3 butter?
there are 5 tbsp + 1 tsp in a 1/3 cup of butter using a US standard cup size.
What is half of 1/3 cup in tablespoons?
Half of a third cup is a 1/6 cup. A 1/6 cup is equal to 2 tbsp + 2 tsp.
How can I measure 1/3 cup without a measuring cup?
You can accurately measure the equivalent of a 1/3 cup with measuring teaspoons, measuring tablespoons, and a kitchen scale by converting the tablespoon volume to ounces or grams in the latter.
What is half of a one-third cup?
Half of a 1/3 cup size is a 1/6 cup size which equals 2 tbsp + 2 tsp
How many sticks is 1/3 of a cup of butter?
In the Us, 1 stick is 1/2 a cup of butter, therefore, 1/3 cup of butter is approximately 2/3 of a stick.
What can I use if I don’t have 1/3 teaspoon?
You can use pinches where about 3 pinches = 1/3 teaspoon.
conclusion
Here is the ultimate guide to how many tablespoons are in a 1/3 cup and beyond in different locations and measuring systems.
Once you understand the cup sizes, spoon sizes, and formula, it will become very easy for you to convert your ingredients to your desires. This makes scaling up or down a recipe very easy
If you have any questions about the measurement, do let me know in the comments section below.
Thank you for reading until the end.
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