What is a US tablespoon in milliliters?

A US tablespoon is defined as exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters.

Why convert tablespoons (US) to centiliters?

Converting tablespoons to centiliters helps standardize measurements into metric units commonly used worldwide, especially in cooking and clinical environments.

Can I use this conversion for medical dosing?

While this conversion can assist with informal dosing, clinical settings usually require measurements in milliliters for greater precision.

How to Convert from Tablespoon (US) to Centiliter [cL]

Learn how to convert volume measurements from the US tablespoon to centiliters, a common metric unit, using this practical online converter tool.

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Tablespoon (US) to Centiliter [cL] Conversion Table

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Tablespoon (US) to Centiliter [cL] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps you easily translate volume values from the US tablespoon, a customary cooking measure, into centiliters (cL), a metric volume unit often used internationally in culinary and clinical contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume in tablespoons (US) you want to convert.
Select tablespoon (US) as the from-unit and centiliter [cL] as the to-unit.
Execute the conversion to see the equivalent volume in centiliters.

Key Features

Converts from US tablespoon to centiliter (cL) with a direct conversion rate.
Supports practical volume conversions used in cooking, food service, and clinical settings.
Online tool requiring no installation, accessible from any device with a browser.

Examples

2 tablespoons (US) equals approximately 2.9573529562 centiliters.
5 tablespoons (US) equals approximately 7.3933823905 centiliters.

Common Use Cases

Converting ingredient volumes in US-based recipes to metric for international use.
Standardizing portion sizes in food and beverage industry applications.
Translating informal liquid measurements to metric in clinical or laboratory settings.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool when dealing with US recipes requiring conversion to metric units.
Be aware that tablespoon sizes vary internationally; this conversion applies specifically to the US tablespoon.
For precise medical dosing, consider using milliliters rather than centiliters.

Limitations

The US tablespoon is approximate and conversions may include minor rounding errors.
Centiliters are relatively coarse metric units—milliliters are preferred for precise measurements.
The conversion applies solely to the US tablespoon; other countries’ tablespoon sizes differ.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a US tablespoon in milliliters?: A US tablespoon is defined as exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters.
Why convert tablespoons (US) to centiliters?: Converting tablespoons to centiliters helps standardize measurements into metric units commonly used worldwide, especially in cooking and clinical environments.
Can I use this conversion for medical dosing?: While this conversion can assist with informal dosing, clinical settings usually require measurements in milliliters for greater precision.

Key Terminology

Tablespoon (US): A US customary volume unit equal to half a US fluid ounce, or exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters, often used in cooking.
Centiliter (cL): A metric volume unit equal to one hundredth of a liter, which is 10 milliliters.
Volume Conversion: The process of translating a volume measurement from one unit system to another, such as from tablespoon (US) to centiliter (cL).

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does one US tablespoon approximately equal in centiliters?

1.4787 cL

14.8 cL

0.1478 cL

Which unit is smaller and more precise than centiliter?

Deciliter

Milliliter

Liter

Why is the US tablespoon to centiliter conversion important?

To translate US cooking volumes to widely used metric units

To measure large industrial liquid volumes

To convert metric units to US customary units

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