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Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Central Index Key 0001370755
Amendment Flag false
Document Type POS EX
Entity Registrant Name BlackRock TCP Capital Corp.
Entity Address, Address Line One 2951 28th Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 1000
Entity Address, City or Town Santa Monica
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 90405
City Area Code (310)
Local Phone Number 566-1003
Contact Personnel Name Rajneesh Vig 
No Substantive Changes, 462(c) false
Exhibits Only, 462(d) true
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes
Entity Emerging Growth Company false