What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps translate volume values from US tablespoons, commonly used in American cooking and household measurements, to metric tablespoons, frequently used in many countries following the metric system. It assists in adjusting ingredient amounts to fit different measurement standards.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the quantity in tablespoon (US) you want to convert.
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Select 'tablespoon (US)' as the source unit and 'tablespoon (metric)' as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in metric tablespoons.
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Use the results to adjust recipes, medication doses, or ingredient measurements.
Key Features
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Converts volume measurements from tablespoon (US) to tablespoon (metric).
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Supports culinary and household dosing applications.
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Easy to use for recipe conversion and international food preparation.
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Browser-based with no installation required.
Examples
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1 tablespoon (US) equals approximately 0.9858 tablespoon (metric).
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3 tablespoons (US) convert to about 2.9574 tablespoons (metric).
Common Use Cases
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Measuring ingredients like oils and sugar in US and metric recipes.
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Adjusting small liquid doses for household or pharmaceutical purposes.
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Converting recipes for international cooking and scaling.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify local metric tablespoon sizes as they may vary by country.
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Use this conversion for informal cooking and home dosing rather than scientific applications.
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Double-check ingredient measurements when scaling recipes to maintain proportions.
Limitations
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The US tablespoon equals approximately 14.8 mL, while the metric tablespoon is standardized as 15 mL; this causes slight differences.
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Metric tablespoon sizes vary regionally, such as 20 mL in Australia, so check local conventions.
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Not suitable for precise scientific or clinical measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the volume of one US tablespoon in milliliters?
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One US tablespoon is exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters, commonly rounded to 14.8 mL for practical use.
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How does a metric tablespoon differ from a US tablespoon?
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A metric tablespoon is commonly standardized as 15 mL but can vary by country; a US tablespoon is about 14.8 mL.
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Can I use this converter for precise scientific measurements?
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No, this conversion is intended for informal cooking and dosing rather than accurate scientific measurement.
Key Terminology
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Tablespoon (US)
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A unit of volume in the United States customary system measuring about 14.8 milliliters, used mainly for culinary purposes.
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Tablespoon (Metric)
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A culinary volume measure standardized in many countries as 15 milliliters, used for liquid or dry ingredient measurements.
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Conversion Rate
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A factor used to translate a measurement value from one unit to another, such as 1 tablespoon (US) equals approximately 0.9858 tablespoon (metric).