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.
Milliliter (mL)
The milliliter, symbol mL, is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter. Introduced alongside the metric system in the late 18th century in France, it provides a practical measure for small liquid quantities, such as in cooking, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory work. One milliliter of water is approximately equal to one cubic centimeter, making conversions between mass and volume straightforward for water-based liquids. The milliliter’s adoption worldwide has standardized recipes, measurements, and scientific experiments, allowing for precision and consistency across countries.