What is the difference between a US tablespoon and a UK tablespoon?

A US tablespoon equals exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters, while a UK tablespoon is commonly standardized as 15 milliliters but historically was about 14.2 milliliters.

Why should I convert tablespoons between US and UK measurements?

Converting tablespoons ensures recipe accuracy when using culinary instructions or food labeling from different measurement systems, preventing ingredient misproportions.

Is this conversion suitable for medical dosing?

No, this tool is intended for culinary volumes only and not recommended for clinical or medical dosing, where milliliters are typically used.

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

Learn how to convert tablespoons from the US customary volume measurement to the UK culinary measurement accurately for recipes, food packaging, and culinary use.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert volume measurements from US tablespoons to UK tablespoons, helping you translate recipe quantities and ingredient portions accurately between American and British culinary systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume amount in US tablespoons you want to convert.
Select 'tablespoon (US)' as the unit to convert from.
Choose 'tablespoon (UK)' as the unit to convert to.
Click convert to see the equivalent UK tablespoon measurement.
Use the result to adjust recipes or ingredient portions accordingly.

Key Features

Converts US tablespoons to UK tablespoons based on an established conversion rate.
Supports baking, cooking, and food labeling needs.
Provides example conversions for practical use.
Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions.
Helps ensure accurate portioning of ingredients across US and UK recipes.

Examples

2 Tablespoons (US) equals approximately 1.67 Tablespoons (UK).
5 Tablespoons (US) equal about 4.16 Tablespoons (UK).

Common Use Cases

Converting ingredient amounts in American recipes for UK cooking.
Adjusting portion sizes for sauces, dressings, and condiments.
Translating measurements on food packaging and nutrition information.
Scaling recipes between US and UK culinary standards.
Informal household dosing for liquid supplements using familiar measures.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter for culinary purposes rather than scientific or medical uses.
Be aware of slight historical or regional variations in tablespoon sizes.
Round the converted values appropriately depending on your recipe's precision needs.
Refer to the specific conversion rate (1 Tablespoon US = 0.8326741846 Tablespoon UK) when scaling ingredients.
Check ingredient labels when precise measurement is key to dietary requirements.

Limitations

The conversion is based on typical culinary volumes, not scientific precision.
Slight regional differences exist in tablespoon sizes that may affect exact measurements.
Rounded approximations such as 15 mL in UK tablespoons may reduce accuracy.
Not intended for clinical or pharmaceutical dosing measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a US tablespoon and a UK tablespoon?: A US tablespoon equals exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters, while a UK tablespoon is commonly standardized as 15 milliliters but historically was about 14.2 milliliters.
Why should I convert tablespoons between US and UK measurements?: Converting tablespoons ensures recipe accuracy when using culinary instructions or food labeling from different measurement systems, preventing ingredient misproportions.
Is this conversion suitable for medical dosing?: No, this tool is intended for culinary volumes only and not recommended for clinical or medical dosing, where milliliters are typically used.

Key Terminology

Tablespoon (US): A unit of volume in the US customary system equal to 1/2 US fluid ounce or exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters, commonly used in cooking.
Tablespoon (UK): A British culinary unit of volume commonly standardized as 15 milliliters, used in UK recipes and food labeling.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to convert one unit to another, here specifically 1 Tablespoon (US) equals approximately 0.8326741846 Tablespoon (UK).

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the approximate UK tablespoon equivalent of 1 US tablespoon?

1.2 UK tablespoons

0.83 UK tablespoons

1.5 UK tablespoons

Which measurement is commonly used for culinary rather than scientific purposes?

US tablespoon

UK tablespoon

Both US and UK tablespoons

What is a common use case for converting US tablespoons to UK tablespoons?

Clinical dosing of medicines

Adapting recipes between US and UK cooking

Measuring large industrial volumes

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