Convert tablespoon (UK) to tun
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (UK) [tbsp (UK)] to tun [tun], or Convert tun to tablespoon (UK).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Uk) to Tun
1 tbsp (UK) = 1.86159151899528e-05 tun
Example: convert 15 tbsp (UK) to tun:
15 tbsp (UK) = 15 × 1.86159151899528e-05 tun = 0.000279238727849291 tun
Tablespoon (Uk) to Tun Conversion Table
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Tablespoon (Uk)
A tablespoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to approximately 15 milliliters, used primarily in cooking and recipes.
History/Origin
The UK tablespoon has origins in traditional cooking measurements, evolving from the use of household spoons. Its standardized volume has been recognized since the 19th century as part of imperial measurement systems.
Current Use
Today, the UK tablespoon (tbsp) is commonly used in culinary contexts for measuring ingredients, especially in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and other countries that follow imperial or customary measurement systems.
Tun
A tun is a large unit of volume traditionally used to measure liquids, especially wine and other beverages, equivalent to approximately 252 gallons or 954 liters.
History/Origin
The tun originated in medieval Europe as a standard measure for wine and other liquids. Its size varied regionally, but it generally represented a large cask or vessel used in trade and storage during the Middle Ages.
Current Use
Today, the tun is primarily used in historical contexts, wine-making, and in the wine industry to refer to large barrels or casks. It is also used in some scientific and industrial applications related to volume measurement.