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US Tablespoons

Abbreviation/Symbol:

tbsp

T

Unit of:

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Worldwide use:

US tablespoons are a common unit of measurement used in cooking and baking worldwide, despite the fact that the United States is one of the few countries that officially uses this particular unit.

Definition:

A tablespoon is equivalent to 1/16 of a US cup, or approximately 14.79 milliliters. A tablespoon is typically denoted as "tbsp" or "T" in recipes and is often used to measure ingredients such as liquids, spices, and condiments.

Origin:

The origin of the US tablespoon as a unit of measurement can be traced back to the traditional British system of weights and measures. In the United States, the tablespoon is commonly used in cooking and baking to measure ingredients such as spices, liquids, and other food items.

The US tablespoon is derived from the British tablespoon, which was historically defined as a unit of volume equal to half a fluid ounce. Over time, the US tablespoon has become standardized to be slightly larger than the British tablespoon, with 1 US tablespoon equaling 3 US teaspoons.

Usage context:

In the United States, the tablespoon is a commonly used unit of measurement in cooking and baking. It is often used to measure ingredients such as spices, condiments, and liquids.

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