Convert tablespoon (US) to cup (UK)
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (US) [tbsp (US)] to cup (UK) [cup (UK)], or Convert cup (UK) to tablespoon (US).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Us) to Cup (Uk)
1 tbsp (US) = 0.0520421418882725 cup (UK)
Example: convert 15 tbsp (US) to cup (UK):
15 tbsp (US) = 15 × 0.0520421418882725 cup (UK) = 0.780632128324088 cup (UK)
Tablespoon (Us) to Cup (Uk) Conversion Table
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Tablespoon (Us)
A tablespoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 1/16 of a cup or 3 teaspoons, commonly used in cooking and recipes.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional measurement system used in the United States, evolving from the household spoon. Its standardized size was established to facilitate consistent cooking and baking measurements.
Current Use
Today, the tablespoon (US) is widely used in cooking, baking, and nutritional labeling to measure ingredients accurately in the United States and other countries that adopt the US customary system.
Cup (Uk)
A cup (UK) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in cooking, equal to approximately 284.13 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK cup has origins in traditional British cooking and measurement systems, historically based on the imperial system. Its use has been standardized in culinary contexts over time, though it is less common in official measurement standards today.
Current Use
The UK cup is primarily used in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary contexts, often standardized as 284 milliliters for practical purposes.