Tablespoon
Definition: A tablespoon (symbol: tbsp) is a unit of volume in the US customary system. One US tablespoon is equal to approximately 14.7868 milliliters or 3 teaspoons.
History/origin: The tablespoon originated from household utensils used for eating and serving food. It was standardized in the United States in the late 19th century to ensure consistency in recipes.
Current use: Used in cooking and baking for measuring larger quantities of ingredients than a teaspoon.
Milliliter
Definition: A milliliter (symbol: mL) is a unit of volume in the metric system, equal to approx. 1/1000 of a liter or 1 cubic centimeter (cm³).
History/origin: The milliliter was introduced as part of the metric system in 1795. It was derived from the liter, which was defined based on the volume of water. The milliliter is widely used for smaller liquid measurements.
Current use: Commonly used in medicine, cooking, and science for precise liquid measurements.
Tbsp to ML Conversion Table
| tbsp | mL |
|---|---|
| 0.01 tbsp | 0.1479 mL |
| 0.10 tbsp | 1.4787 mL |
| 1.00 tbsp | 14.7868 mL |
| 2.00 tbsp | 29.5736 mL |
| 3.00 tbsp | 44.3604 mL |
| 5.00 tbsp | 73.9340 mL |
| 10.00 tbsp | 147.8680 mL |
| 20.00 tbsp | 295.7360 mL |
| 50.00 tbsp | 739.3400 mL |
| 100.00 tbsp | 1,478.6800 mL |
| 1,000.00 tbsp | 14,786.8000 mL |
Common Tbsp to ML Conversions
| tbsp | mL |
|---|---|
| 0.1 tbsp | 6.76K mL |
| 0.25 tbsp | 16.91K mL |
| 0.5 tbsp | 33.81K mL |
| 1 tbsp | 67.63K mL |
| 2 tbsp | 135.26K mL |
| 3 tbsp | 202.88K mL |
| 4 tbsp | 270.51K mL |
| 5 tbsp | 338.14K mL |
| 10 tbsp | 676.28K mL |
| 20 tbsp | 1.35M mL |
| 50 tbsp | 3.38M mL |
| 100 tbsp | 6.76M mL |