Convert tablespoon (metric) to cc
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to cc [cc, cm^3], or Convert cc to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Cc
1 tbsp (metric) = 15 cc, cm^3
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to cc, cm^3:
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 15 cc, cm^3 = 225 cc, cm^3
Tablespoon (Metric) to Cc Conversion Table
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Tablespoon (Metric)
A tablespoon (metric) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 15 milliliters.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional use of a tablespoon as a measure of the amount of food that could be held in a typical tablespoon, with standardization occurring in the metric system to ensure consistency across measurements.
Current Use
The metric tablespoon is commonly used in cooking and food preparation to measure ingredients, especially in recipes requiring precise volume measurements.
Cc
The cubic centimeter (cc or cm^3) is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and medical contexts as a convenient measure of small volumes, especially in fields like medicine and engineering, evolving from the metric system's adoption in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., syringe capacities), automotive engine displacements, and scientific applications, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).