Convert tablespoon (metric) to teaspoon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to teaspoon (UK) [tsp (UK)], or Convert teaspoon (UK) to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Teaspoon (Uk)
1 tbsp (metric) = 2.53404574932409 tsp (UK)
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to tsp (UK):
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 2.53404574932409 tsp (UK) = 38.0106862398613 tsp (UK)
Tablespoon (Metric) to Teaspoon (Uk) 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.
Teaspoon (Uk)
A teaspoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equivalent to approximately 5.92 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea and measuring ingredients. Its standardized volume has varied historically, but the UK teaspoon is now defined as 5.92 ml, aligning with metric standards.
Current Use
The UK teaspoon is commonly used in recipes and cooking measurements within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary instructions.