Is the UK cup an official measurement unit?

No, the UK cup is not an official Imperial or SI unit and its exact volume can vary, though it is often treated as 250 millilitres in modern usage.

What is the volume of a US tablespoon in milliliters?

A US tablespoon equals exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters, commonly rounded to 14.8 or approximated as 15 milliliters in cooking.

Can this conversion be used for precise scientific measurements?

No, this conversion is designed for informal culinary use and is not suitable for scientific or pharmaceutical dosage measurements.

How to Convert from Cup (UK) to Tablespoon (US)?

Learn how to convert volume measurements from cup (UK) to tablespoon (US) for adapting recipes and culinary use.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps you change volume measurements from the UK cup, a common culinary unit often equated to 250 millilitres, into the US tablespoon, which is used for smaller cooking volumes. It is designed for home cooks, chefs, and recipe developers adapting British or metric-based recipes for US usage.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the amount in cup (UK) that you want to convert.
Select cup (UK) as the source unit if not preselected.
Choose tablespoon (US) as the target unit.
Click convert to get the equivalent measure in US tablespoons.
Use the result to adjust ingredient quantities in your recipes accordingly.

Key Features

Converts volume from cup (UK) to tablespoon (US) using an established conversion rate.
Supports adaptation of international recipes for US culinary measurements.
Browser-based and easy to use with quick ingredient portioning.
Designed for informal culinary and food preparation contexts.
Assists in measuring both dry and liquid ingredients with common kitchen units.

Examples

1 cup (UK) equals 19.215 tablespoons (US).
2 cups (UK) convert to 38.43 tablespoons (US).

Common Use Cases

Adapting British or metric-based recipes for US kitchens where tablespoons are preferred.
Scaling recipe ingredients for home baking and cooking with different unit systems.
Portioning small volumes of sauces, dressings, or condiments in US customary units.
Food bloggers and cookbook authors standardizing volume measurements across units.
Food service and manufacturing requiring unit conversions between metric-derived and US customary volumes.

Tips & Best Practices

Be aware that the UK cup is not a standardized measure and may vary slightly depending on the recipe source.
Consider that US tablespoon volumes are often rounded in cooking, so minor approximations can occur.
Use this conversion mainly for informal culinary purposes rather than scientific or precise dosing.
Verify ingredient volumes when replicating recipes to ensure consistency in cooking outcomes.

Limitations

The UK cup is an informal measure and lacks precise standardization, leading to possible variation.
The US tablespoon is commonly rounded for cooking, which may introduce small inaccuracies.
Not suitable for scientific, pharmaceutical, or clinical measurements where exact volume is critical.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the UK cup an official measurement unit?: No, the UK cup is not an official Imperial or SI unit and its exact volume can vary, though it is often treated as 250 millilitres in modern usage.
What is the volume of a US tablespoon in milliliters?: A US tablespoon equals exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters, commonly rounded to 14.8 or approximated as 15 milliliters in cooking.
Can this conversion be used for precise scientific measurements?: No, this conversion is designed for informal culinary use and is not suitable for scientific or pharmaceutical dosage measurements.

Key Terminology

Cup (UK): A culinary volume measure often treated as equivalent to 250 millilitres, not officially standardized.
Tablespoon (US): A US customary unit of volume equal to half a fluid ounce or approximately 14.8 millilitres, used mostly in cooking.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume is a UK cup commonly treated as in modern usage?

200 millilitres

250 millilitres

300 millilitres

How many US tablespoons equal 1 UK cup?

19.215

Is the US tablespoon an exact scientific unit?

Yes, exact volume

No, it’s commonly rounded

No, it varies by recipe

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