Convert tablespoon (metric) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Cubic Centimeter
1 tbsp (metric) = 15 cm^3
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to cm^3:
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 15 cm^3 = 225 cm^3
Tablespoon (Metric) to Cubic Centimeter Conversion Table
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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.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).