Tablespoon (Metric)
The metric tablespoon is a cooking unit equal to 15 milliliters. Introduced to simplify cooking and nutrition measurements in metric countries, it differs slightly from the US tablespoon (≈14.7868 mL). Metric tablespoons are widely used in recipes, labeling, and culinary schools, providing precise, repeatable measurements.
Cup (US)
The US cup is a customary volume unit equal to 8 fluid ounces or about 236.588 milliliters. Originating from practical kitchen measures, it has become a standard in American recipes, baking, and beverage portions. The cup facilitates straightforward scaling in recipes and is widely recognized in cookbooks, culinary schools, and food packaging.