Convert tablespoon (metric) to deciliter
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to deciliter [dL], or Convert deciliter to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Deciliter
1 tbsp (metric) = 0.15 dL
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to dL:
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 0.15 dL = 2.25 dL
Tablespoon (Metric) to Deciliter 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.
Deciliter
A deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids.
History/Origin
The deciliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to provide a convenient subdivision of the liter, facilitating measurements in cooking and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Deciliters are used in various countries for measuring liquids in cooking, nutrition labeling, and scientific experiments, especially where metric units are standard.