Convert Tablespoons to Milliliters
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Converting Tablespoons to Milliliters
Converting tablespoons to milliliters is crucial in cooking, baking, and medicine, particularly when precision is required or when following recipes from different measurement systems.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between US tablespoons and milliliters is: 1 US tablespoon = 14.7868 milliliters. To convert a volume in tablespoons to milliliters, multiply the tablespoon value by 14.7868.
Common Conversion Values
| Tablespoons | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14.79 |
| 2 | 29.57 |
| 3 | 44.36 |
| 4 | 59.15 |
| 16 | 236.59 |
Unit Definitions
Tablespoons
The tablespoon (symbol: tbsp, Tbsp, or T) is a volume unit used in cooking. In the US, one tablespoon is defined as 3 teaspoons or 1/16 cup, which is approximately 14.7868 milliliters.
Milliliters
The milliliter (symbol: mL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter or one cubic centimeter (cm³). It is commonly used for measuring small volumes of liquids in cooking, medicine, and science.
Historical Context
The tablespoon as a cooking measurement has been used for centuries, though its exact volume varies by country. The US tablespoon was standardized in the early 20th century. The milliliter was introduced as part of the metric system during the French Revolution.