Convert cubic decimeter to tablespoon (metric)
Please provide values below to convert cubic decimeter [dm^3] to tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)], or Convert tablespoon (metric) to cubic decimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Decimeter to Tablespoon (Metric)
1 dm^3 = 66.6666666666667 tbsp (metric)
Example: convert 15 dm^3 to tbsp (metric):
15 dm^3 = 15 × 66.6666666666667 tbsp (metric) = 1000 tbsp (metric)
Cubic Decimeter to Tablespoon (Metric) Conversion Table
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Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.
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.