Convert tablespoon (metric) to milliliter
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to milliliter [mL], or Convert milliliter to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Milliliter
1 tbsp (metric) = 15 mL
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to mL:
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 15 mL = 225 mL
Tablespoon (Metric) to Milliliter 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.
Milliliter
A milliliter (mL) is a unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter, commonly used to measure small quantities of liquids.
History/Origin
The milliliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century, aligning with the liter as the base unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
The milliliter is widely used in science, medicine, cooking, and everyday measurements to quantify liquids and small volumes.