Convert tablespoon (metric) to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Cubic Decimeter
1 tbsp (metric) = 0.015 dm^3
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to dm^3:
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 0.015 dm^3 = 0.225 dm^3
Tablespoon (Metric) to Cubic Decimeter 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 Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.