What is the exact volume of one metric cup?

One metric cup is defined as exactly 250 millilitres or 0.25 litres.

How many metric tablespoons are in one metric cup?

One metric cup equals approximately 16.67 metric tablespoons based on the standard conversion.

Why might the tablespoon size vary in different countries?

Different countries may standardize tablespoons differently; for example, Australia uses 20 mL, while many others use 15 mL.

How to Convert from Cup (metric) to Tablespoon (metric)?

Learn how to accurately convert volumes from metric cups to metric tablespoons, essential for cooking, baking, and precise ingredient measurement in metric recipes.

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Cup (metric) to Tablespoon (metric) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms volume measurements from metric cups to metric tablespoons, helping users measure smaller ingredient quantities precisely in culinary and other metric-based contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value measured in metric cups.
Select 'cup (metric)' as the original unit and 'tablespoon (metric)' as the target unit.
Submit the inputs to get the equivalent measurement in metric tablespoons.
Use the result for precise ingredient measurement or recipe adjustments.

Key Features

Converts volume from metric cups (250 mL each) to metric tablespoons (commonly 15 mL each).
Supports accurate portioning and recipe scaling within metric measurement systems.
Ideal for cooking, baking, nutritional labeling, and pharmaceutical dosing.
Browser-based and easy to use with clear step-by-step input options.

Examples

1 Cup (metric) equals approximately 16.67 Tablespoon (metric).
0.5 Cup (metric) equals about 8.33 Tablespoon (metric).

Common Use Cases

Measuring ingredient volumes in metric-based recipes with smaller units.
Scaling culinary instructions accurately between larger and smaller volume units.
Specifying serving sizes on packaging using familiar metric units.
Converting ingredient amounts for pharmaceutical or household dosing.

Tips & Best Practices

Check local tablespoon standards, as some countries may use different tablespoon sizes.
Use metric cups for general cooking, but avoid for scientific measurements that require strict SI units.
Apply this conversion to improve precision when handling small ingredient quantities.
Be cautious of rounding when converting volumes, especially in sensitive recipes.

Limitations

Tabletop sizes vary internationally, potentially affecting conversion accuracy.
Metric cups are not SI units and may not suit scientific measurements.
Rounded conversion values might introduce small errors in precise formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exact volume of one metric cup?: One metric cup is defined as exactly 250 millilitres or 0.25 litres.
How many metric tablespoons are in one metric cup?: One metric cup equals approximately 16.67 metric tablespoons based on the standard conversion.
Why might the tablespoon size vary in different countries?: Different countries may standardize tablespoons differently; for example, Australia uses 20 mL, while many others use 15 mL.

Key Terminology

Metric Cup: A volume unit defined as exactly 250 millilitres, used in countries with metric volume measures for cooking and nutritional purposes.
Metric Tablespoon: A culinary volume unit commonly standardized as 15 millilitres, used to measure small ingredient quantities, though sizes may vary by country.
Conversion Rate: The numerical ratio that defines how many metric tablespoons are equivalent to one metric cup, which is approximately 16.67.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does one metric cup represent?

200 millilitres

250 millilitres

300 millilitres

How many metric tablespoons are approximately equal to one metric cup?

12.5 tablespoons

16.67 tablespoons

20 tablespoons

Why is it important to check local tablespoon sizes when converting?

Because tablespoon sizes differ by country

Because all tablespoons are exactly 15 mL

Because tablespoons are not used in cooking

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