Convert tablespoon (metric) to drop
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to drop [drop], or Convert drop to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Drop
1 tbsp (metric) = 300 drop
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to drop:
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 300 drop = 4500 drop
Tablespoon (Metric) to Drop Conversion Table
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Tablespoon (Metric)
A tablespoon (metric) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 15 milliliters.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional use of a tablespoon as a measure of the amount of food that could be held in a typical tablespoon, with standardization occurring in the metric system to ensure consistency across measurements.
Current Use
The metric tablespoon is commonly used in cooking and food preparation to measure ingredients, especially in recipes requiring precise volume measurements.
Drop
A drop is a small unit of liquid volume typically used to measure small quantities of liquids, such as medicines or ingredients in cooking.
History/Origin
The concept of a drop as a unit has been used informally for centuries, often based on the amount of liquid dispensed from a dropper or similar device. Its exact volume has varied historically and culturally, but it is generally standardized in modern measurements.
Current Use
The drop is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cooking to measure small amounts of liquids, with a standard volume approximately equal to 0.05 milliliters.