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.
Fluid Ounce (US) (fl oz)
The US fluid ounce, symbol fl oz, measures approximately 29.5735 milliliters. Its origins trace back to the British Imperial fluid ounce but were standardized differently in the United States. It is used for liquids in cooking, beverages, and nutrition. Fluid ounces bridge smaller units, such as teaspoons and tablespoons, with larger units, including cups, pints, and gallons, providing flexibility and precision in culinary measurements.