Convert drop to tablespoon (metric)
Please provide values below to convert drop [drop] to tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)], or Convert tablespoon (metric) to drop.
How to Convert Drop to Tablespoon (Metric)
1 drop = 0.00333333333333333 tbsp (metric)
Example: convert 15 drop to tbsp (metric):
15 drop = 15 × 0.00333333333333333 tbsp (metric) = 0.05 tbsp (metric)
Drop to Tablespoon (Metric) Conversion Table
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Drop
A drop is a small unit of liquid volume typically used to measure small quantities of liquids, such as medicines or ingredients in cooking.
History/Origin
The concept of a drop as a unit has been used informally for centuries, often based on the amount of liquid dispensed from a dropper or similar device. Its exact volume has varied historically and culturally, but it is generally standardized in modern measurements.
Current Use
The drop is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cooking to measure small amounts of liquids, with a standard volume approximately equal to 0.05 milliliters.
Tablespoon (Metric)
A tablespoon (metric) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 15 milliliters.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional use of a tablespoon as a measure of the amount of food that could be held in a typical tablespoon, with standardization occurring in the metric system to ensure consistency across measurements.
Current Use
The metric tablespoon is commonly used in cooking and food preparation to measure ingredients, especially in recipes requiring precise volume measurements.