Tablespoon

The tablespoon is a unit of volume commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 15 milliliters or 3 teaspoons. It is a standard measurement in recipes for larger amounts of ingredients like oils, sauces, and spices.

The tablespoon was originally based on the volume of a standard tablespoon used for serving food. It has become a standardized unit for measuring medium amounts of ingredients in cooking.

The tablespoon is approximately equal to 0.5 fluid ounces in the US customary system, making it a convenient unit for measuring medium quantities of liquids and powders.

Tablespoons are extensively used in cooking and baking for measuring medium amounts of ingredients like oils, butter, sauces, and spices. They are essential for precise recipe measurements.

In medicine and pharmacy, tablespoons are used for measuring liquid medication doses for adults and larger animals. They provide a practical unit for home medication administration.

In laboratory settings, tablespoons are sometimes used for measuring medium quantities of chemicals and reagents in chemistry experiments and research.

In food science and nutrition, tablespoons are used for measuring serving sizes and nutritional content calculations in dietary analysis and food labeling.

The tablespoon is officially defined as exactly 14.7868 milliliters in the US customary system. It is equivalent to 3 teaspoons and provides consistency in cooking and medical measurements.

The tablespoon is widely recognized and used in many countries for cooking and medical applications, ensuring consistency in recipe measurements and medication dosing.