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.
Quart (US)
The US quart equals 2 pints or 32 fluid ounces (~946.353 milliliters). Its name derives from “quartus,” meaning one-fourth of a gallon. Quarts are used in cooking, beverage packaging, and household measures, providing a convenient medium-sized unit. The quart’s integration into the US customary system allows cooks and manufacturers to scale recipes and liquid volumes efficiently.