What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volume measurements from the metric tablespoon, commonly 15 milliliters, to the UK fluid ounce, a traditional British imperial unit used in cooking and other contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in metric tablespoons you want to convert.
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Select the target unit as fluid ounce (UK).
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in fluid ounces (UK).
Key Features
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Converts between metric tablespoons and UK fluid ounces accurately using the standard conversion rate.
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Supports usage in culinary recipes, pharmaceutical dosing, and legal or historical document interpretation.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Examples
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1 tablespoon (metric) equals approximately 0.5279 fluid ounce (UK).
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3 tablespoons (metric) convert to about 1.5838 fluid ounces (UK).
Common Use Cases
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Adapting ingredient quantities in recipes between metric and traditional British imperial units.
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Measuring small liquid or dry ingredients in cooking and household dosing.
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Interpreting older pharmaceutical labels or legal documents referencing UK imperial volumes.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify local definitions of tablespoon size as it can differ by country, such as 20 mL in Australia.
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Use fluid ounce (UK) units mainly in relevant British or Commonwealth contexts to avoid confusion.
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Double-check measurements when working with different ingredient types due to varying densities.
Limitations
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Tablespoon sizes vary internationally and must be confirmed before conversion.
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UK fluid ounce is less common in modern science and often replaced by millilitres.
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Measurement accuracy may fluctuate due to different household tools and ingredient characteristics.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the standard size of a metric tablespoon?
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A metric tablespoon is commonly standardized as 15 milliliters in many metric-using countries.
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How many fluid ounces (UK) are in one metric tablespoon?
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One metric tablespoon equals approximately 0.5279 fluid ounces (UK).
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Why might fluid ounce (UK) conversions cause confusion?
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Fluid ounce (UK) is less common outside the UK or Commonwealth and is often replaced by millilitres in modern contexts.
Key Terminology
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Tablespoon (metric)
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A culinary volume unit usually standardized as 15 milliliters, used for measuring small liquid or dry ingredient amounts.
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Fluid ounce (UK)
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An imperial liquid volume unit equal to 1/160 of an imperial gallon, precisely 28.4130625 milliliters.