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.
Teaspoon (Metric)
The metric teaspoon equals 5 milliliters, standardized to simplify cooking and medical measurements in countries that use the metric system. Unlike the US teaspoon, the metric teaspoon is slightly larger (5 mL vs ~4.92892 mL) and is widely used in recipes, pharmaceutical dosing, and nutrition labeling. Its simplicity ensures consistency across recipes and instructions internationally.