Tablespoon (US) (Tbsp)
The US tablespoon, symbolized as Tbsp, equals 3 teaspoons or approximately 14.7868 milliliters. Originally based on the dining table spoon, it became standardized in the United States for cooking and nutrition. Tablespoons are widely used in recipes, food labeling, and the pharmaceutical industry. Like teaspoons, they enable consistent measurements in both home kitchens and professional culinary settings. The simplicity of linking teaspoons to tablespoons ensures practical, error-free conversions.
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.