Convert tablespoon (metric) to centiliter
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to centiliter [cL], or Convert centiliter to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Centiliter
1 tbsp (metric) = 1.5 cL
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to cL:
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 1.5 cL = 22.5 cL
Tablespoon (Metric) to Centiliter 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.
Centiliter
A centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter, commonly used to measure small quantities of liquids.
History/Origin
The centiliter was introduced as part of the metric system to provide convenient subdivisions of the liter, which was established in the late 18th century during the development of the metric system in France.
Current Use
The centiliter is used primarily in countries that utilize the metric system for measuring liquids, such as in beverage labeling, cooking, and scientific contexts, especially in Europe.