Tablespoon (UK) to Tablespoon (US) Converter
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How to Convert Tablespoon (UK) to Tablespoon (US)
To mL: multiply by 17.758. To US tablespoons: multiply by 1.201. To metric tablespoons: multiply by 1.184.
1 UK tbsp ≈ 17.758 mL = 3 UK tsp. About 20% larger than a US tablespoon (14.787 mL).
For example, 1 Tablespoon (UK) (tbsp (UK)) = 1.200952354 Tablespoon (US) (tbsp (US)).
Tablespoon (UK) to Tablespoon (US) — Common Values
| Tablespoon (UK) (tbsp (UK)) | Tablespoon (US) (tbsp (US)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1200952354 |
| 0.5 | 0.6004761772 |
| 1 | 1.200952354 |
| 2 | 2.401904709 |
| 5 | 6.004761772 |
| 10 | 12.00952354 |
| 25 | 30.02380886 |
| 50 | 60.04761772 |
| 100 | 120.0952354 |
| 500 | 600.4761772 |
| 1000 | 1200.952354 |
About Tablespoon (UK) (tbsp (UK))
Definition
The UK tablespoon is a unit of culinary volume equal to approximately 17.758 milliliters, or 3 UK teaspoons.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK tbsp ≈ 17.758 mL = 3 UK tsp. About 20% larger than a US tablespoon (14.787 mL).
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 17.758. To US tablespoons: multiply by 1.201. To metric tablespoons: multiply by 1.184.
Practical Applications
Traditional British baking and cooking, Commonwealth recipes, and older pharmaceutical references.
Interesting Facts
Australia officially uses a 20 mL tablespoon, the UK uses ~17.8 mL, and the US uses ~14.8 mL — three different sizes for the same name!
Common Mistakes
Mixing up UK and US tablespoons in international recipes. A UK tbsp is ~20% larger than a US tbsp.
Educational Tips
Modern UK cooking is shifting to metric (15 mL). When following old UK recipes, add ~20% more than a US tbsp would indicate.
About Tablespoon (US) (tbsp (US))
Definition
The US tablespoon is a unit of culinary volume equal to 3 US teaspoons, or approximately 14.787 milliliters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 US tbsp = 3 US tsp = 1/2 US fl oz = 1/16 US cup ≈ 14.787 mL.
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 14.787. To teaspoons (US): multiply by 3. To cups (US): divide by 16.
Practical Applications
Measuring butter, oil, vinegar, and sauces in cooking. Common unit for salad dressing servings and medication doses.
Interesting Facts
A tablespoon of honey weighs about 21 grams, while a tablespoon of water weighs about 14.8 grams — density matters!
Common Mistakes
Confusing with the metric tablespoon (15 mL vs. 14.79 mL). Also, leveling vs. heaping tablespoons in baking.
Educational Tips
2 tbsp = 1 fl oz (US). 16 tbsp = 1 cup. For quick metric conversion, 1 tbsp ≈ 15 mL (close enough for cooking).