Question

how many tablespoons are in 1/2 a cup

Answer 1

There are 8 tablespoons in 1/2 cup (US customary unit).

Here's how we can find the answer:

1. We know there are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup.
2. To find the number of tablespoons in 1/2 cup, we can multiply the number of tablespoons per cup by the fraction representing the half cup:

Number of tablespoons in 1/2 cup = Tablespoons per cup * (Fraction representing 1/2 cup) Number of tablespoons in 1/2 cup = 16 tablespoons/cup * (1/2)

3. Performing the calculation:

Number of tablespoons in 1/2 cup = 16 tablespoons/cup * (1/2) = 8 tablespoons

Therefore, there are 8 tablespoons in 1/2 cup.