Convert tablespoon (metric) to cup (metric)
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to cup (metric) [cup (metric)], or Convert cup (metric) to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Cup (Metric)
1 tbsp (metric) = 0.06 cup (metric)
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to cup (metric):
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 0.06 cup (metric) = 0.9 cup (metric)
Tablespoon (Metric) to Cup (Metric) 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.
Cup (Metric)
A metric cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 250 milliliters.
History/Origin
The metric cup was introduced as part of the metric system to standardize volume measurements, replacing various traditional cups used in different regions.
Current Use
The metric cup is commonly used in cooking and baking in countries adopting the metric system, especially in recipes and food labeling.