Convert tablespoon (UK) to cup (metric)
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (UK) [tbsp (UK)] to cup (metric) [cup (metric)], or Convert cup (metric) to tablespoon (UK).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Uk) to Cup (Metric)
1 tbsp (UK) = 0.071032656 cup (metric)
Example: convert 15 tbsp (UK) to cup (metric):
15 tbsp (UK) = 15 × 0.071032656 cup (metric) = 1.06548984 cup (metric)
Tablespoon (Uk) to Cup (Metric) Conversion Table
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Tablespoon (Uk)
A tablespoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to approximately 15 milliliters, used primarily in cooking and recipes.
History/Origin
The UK tablespoon has origins in traditional cooking measurements, evolving from the use of household spoons. Its standardized volume has been recognized since the 19th century as part of imperial measurement systems.
Current Use
Today, the UK tablespoon (tbsp) is commonly used in culinary contexts for measuring ingredients, especially in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and other countries that follow imperial or customary measurement systems.
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.