Convert teaspoon (UK) to tablespoon (metric)
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (UK) [tsp (UK)] to tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)], or Convert tablespoon (metric) to teaspoon (UK).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Uk) to Tablespoon (Metric)
1 tsp (UK) = 0.394625866666667 tbsp (metric)
Example: convert 15 tsp (UK) to tbsp (metric):
15 tsp (UK) = 15 × 0.394625866666667 tbsp (metric) = 5.919388 tbsp (metric)
Teaspoon (Uk) to Tablespoon (Metric) Conversion Table
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Teaspoon (Uk)
A teaspoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equivalent to approximately 5.92 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea and measuring ingredients. Its standardized volume has varied historically, but the UK teaspoon is now defined as 5.92 ml, aligning with metric standards.
Current Use
The UK teaspoon is commonly used in recipes and cooking measurements within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary instructions.
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.