How many tablespoons are in 1/4 cup?

How many tablespoons are in 1/4 cup?

• A. 2 tablespoons
• B. 3 tablespoons
• C. 4 tablespoons
• D. 5 tablespoons

Answer: (C)

Four tablespoons. One cup equals 16 tablespoons, so a quarter cup is one fourth of that amount. One fourth of 16 is 4, which means 1/4 cup equals 4 tablespoons. A quick check: 2 tablespoons would be 1/8 cup, 3 tablespoons would be 3/16 cup, and 5 tablespoons would be 5/16 cup—none of those match a quarter cup.

Four tablespoons. One cup equals 16 tablespoons, so a quarter cup is one fourth of that amount. One fourth of 16 is 4, which means 1/4 cup equals 4 tablespoons. A quick check: 2 tablespoons would be 1/8 cup, 3 tablespoons would be 3/16 cup, and 5 tablespoons would be 5/16 cup—none of those match a quarter cup.