Convert tablespoon (metric) to cubic inch
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to cubic inch [in^3], or Convert cubic inch to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Cubic Inch
1 tbsp (metric) = 0.915356161420984 in^3
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to in^3:
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 0.915356161420984 in^3 = 13.7303424213148 in^3
Tablespoon (Metric) to Cubic Inch Conversion Table
| tablespoon (metric) | cubic inch |
|---|
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.
Cubic Inch
A cubic inch is a unit of volume measurement representing the volume of a cube with edges one inch long.
History/Origin
The cubic inch has been used historically in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, primarily for measuring small volumes such as engine displacements and packaging, dating back to the adoption of the imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the cubic inch is still used in certain industries like automotive and manufacturing to specify engine sizes, engine displacements, and small volume measurements, especially in the United States.