Convert tablespoon (metric) to liter
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to liter [L, l], or Convert liter to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Liter
1 tbsp (metric) = 0.015 L, l
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to L, l:
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 0.015 L, l = 0.225 L, l
Tablespoon (Metric) to Liter 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.
Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.