Convert tablespoon (metric) to fluid ounce (US)
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)], or Convert fluid ounce (US) to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Fluid Ounce (Us)
1 tbsp (metric) = 0.507210333024161 fl oz (US)
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to fl oz (US):
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 0.507210333024161 fl oz (US) = 7.60815499536241 fl oz (US)
Tablespoon (Metric) to Fluid Ounce (Us) 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.
Fluid Ounce (Us)
A fluid ounce (US) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United States to measure liquids, equivalent to approximately 29.5735 milliliters.
History/Origin
The fluid ounce originated from the imperial system and was adopted in the US as a customary unit for liquid measurements. Its size has varied historically, but the US fluid ounce has been standardized since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US fluid ounce is commonly used in recipes, food labeling, and beverage measurements within the United States. It is part of the customary measurement system and is used in various industries to specify liquid quantities.