How many tablespoons should you put for 4 cups?

Here's why:

* Different ingredients have different densities: A tablespoon of flour is very different in weight and volume than a tablespoon of water or oil.

* Recipes use specific ratios: A recipe will tell you exactly how much of each ingredient to use, and the measurements will be adjusted for the amount you are making.

For example:

* A recipe for 4 cups of pancake batter might call for 2 tablespoons of baking powder.

* But, a recipe for 4 cups of salad dressing might call for 1/4 cup of oil, which is equal to 8 tablespoons.

To get a specific answer, you'll need to tell me the recipe or ingredient you're working with.