What volume does one US tablespoon represent in milliliters?

One US tablespoon equals exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters, often rounded to 14.8 mL or approximated as 15 mL in cooking.

How much volume is one metric cup?

A metric cup is defined as exactly 250 milliliters, equivalent to one quarter of a liter.

Can this converter be used for tablespoons from other countries?

No, this tool specifically converts the US customary tablespoon to metric cups and does not apply to tablespoon sizes used in other countries.

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

Learn how to convert volume measurements from US tablespoons to metric cups accurately. This guide explains the conversion process, key details, and practical examples for cooking and recipe adaptation.

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Tablespoon (US) to Cup (metric) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps translate volume measurements from the US customary tablespoon to the metric cup, facilitating accurate cooking measurements across different systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in tablespoons (US) you want to convert.
Select tablespoon (US) as the input unit and cup (metric) as the output unit.
Perform the conversion to get the equivalent volume in metric cups.
Use the result for recipe adaptation or nutritional calculations.

Key Features

Converts volume from tablespoon (US) to cup (metric).
Based on exact unit definitions for reliable conversions.
Useful for culinary and food industry applications.
Includes practical examples for better understanding.

Examples

10 tablespoons (US) equal approximately 0.59 cups (metric).
5 tablespoons (US) equal approximately 0.30 cups (metric).

Common Use Cases

Adjusting US recipes to metric volume measures.
Measuring small ingredient volumes in cooking and baking.
Standardizing nutritional serving sizes in food labeling.
International culinary recipe conversions.

Tips & Best Practices

Use measuring tools calibrated for US tablespoons and metric cups for best accuracy.
Be aware this conversion applies specifically to the US customary tablespoon.
Consider minor rounding differences due to approximate volume measurements in cooking.
Cross-check result when precise scientific measurement is needed.

Limitations

The US tablespoon volume is often approximated, which may cause slight variances.
Conversion accuracy may be affected by informal dosing in household measurements.
This conversion does not apply to tablespoon sizes used outside the United States, such as the Australian tablespoon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What volume does one US tablespoon represent in milliliters?: One US tablespoon equals exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters, often rounded to 14.8 mL or approximated as 15 mL in cooking.
How much volume is one metric cup?: A metric cup is defined as exactly 250 milliliters, equivalent to one quarter of a liter.
Can this converter be used for tablespoons from other countries?: No, this tool specifically converts the US customary tablespoon to metric cups and does not apply to tablespoon sizes used in other countries.

Key Terminology

Tablespoon (US): A US customary volume unit equal to 1/2 US fluid ounce or exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters, commonly used in American cooking.
Cup (Metric): A non-SI unit of volume defined as exactly 250 milliliters, used for culinary and nutritional measurements in metric-system countries.
Volume Conversion: The process of changing a measurement from one unit of volume to another, such as from tablespoons (US) to cups (metric).

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the exact volume of a US tablespoon in milliliters?

15.5 mL

14.78676478125 mL

16 mL

How many milliliters does a metric cup contain?

250 mL

200 mL

300 mL

Is this converter suitable for Australian tablespoon measurements?

Yes, it is universal

No, it is specific to US tablespoons

Only for cooking recipes

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