Convert tablespoon (us) to liter
Enter the value to convert from tablespoon (us) to liter.
How to Convert Tablespoon (US) to Liter
Converting tablespoon (us) to liter is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
L = tbsp ÷ 67.6280451178Reverse conversion: Convert liter to tablespoon (us)
Comparison: Tablespoon-us vs Liter
When to Use Each Unit
Tablespoon-us: Standard cooking measurement in the United States for ingredients, seasonings, and liquid additions.
Liter: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 tbsp ≈ 14.8 mL
- 3 tsp = 1 tbsp
- 2 tbsp = 1 fl oz
- 16 tbsp = 1 cup
About US
Definition: The US tablespoon is a unit of volume equal to approximately 14.8 milliliters, commonly used in cooking.
History: Traditional cooking measurement standardized for recipe consistency. Three teaspoons equal one tablespoon.
Current Use: Standard cooking measurement in the United States for ingredients, seasonings, and liquid additions.
Examples: Cooking oil: 1-3 tbsp, salad dressing: 2 tbsp, vanilla extract: 1 tbsp, butter: 2-4 tbsp
About Liter
Definition: The liter (symbol: L) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter. Defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density.
History: Introduced in 1795 during the French Revolution as part of the metric system. Originally defined as one cubic decimeter, redefined multiple times for precision.
Current Use: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Examples: Beverage bottles: 0.5-2L, car fuel tank: 40-80L, swimming pool: 20,000-100,000L, cooking recipes: 0.1-2L