Convert tablespoon (UK) to tablespoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (UK) [tbsp (UK)] to tablespoon (US) [tbsp (US)], or Convert tablespoon (US) to tablespoon (UK).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Uk) to Tablespoon (Us)
1 tbsp (UK) = 1.20094990351169 tbsp (US)
Example: convert 15 tbsp (UK) to tbsp (US):
15 tbsp (UK) = 15 × 1.20094990351169 tbsp (US) = 18.0142485526753 tbsp (US)
Tablespoon (Uk) to Tablespoon (Us) Conversion Table
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Tablespoon (Uk)
A tablespoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to approximately 15 milliliters, used primarily in cooking and recipes.
History/Origin
The UK tablespoon has origins in traditional cooking measurements, evolving from the use of household spoons. Its standardized volume has been recognized since the 19th century as part of imperial measurement systems.
Current Use
Today, the UK tablespoon (tbsp) is commonly used in culinary contexts for measuring ingredients, especially in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and other countries that follow imperial or customary measurement systems.
Tablespoon (Us)
A tablespoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 1/16 of a cup or 3 teaspoons, commonly used in cooking and recipes.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional measurement system used in the United States, evolving from the household spoon. Its standardized size was established to facilitate consistent cooking and baking measurements.
Current Use
Today, the tablespoon (US) is widely used in cooking, baking, and nutritional labeling to measure ingredients accurately in the United States and other countries that adopt the US customary system.