US tablespoon to Centiliter
tbsp
cl
Conversion History
| Conversion | Reuse | Delete |
|---|---|---|
1 tbsp (US tablespoon) → 1.47867647811813 cl (Centiliter) Just now |
Quick Reference Table (US tablespoon to Centiliter)
| US tablespoon (tbsp) | Centiliter (cl) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.739338239059065 |
| 1 | 1.47867647811813 |
| 2 | 2.95735295623626 |
| 4 | 5.91470591247252 |
| 8 | 11.82941182494504 |
| 16 | 23.65882364989008 |
About US tablespoon (tbsp)
The US tablespoon (tbsp) is a unit of culinary volume equal to approximately 14.787 milliliters, defined as 3 US teaspoons or half a US fluid ounce. It is a fundamental cooking measurement in the United States for both liquid and dry ingredients. Butter is measured in tablespoons (1 stick = 8 tbsp), as are cooking oils, sauces, and spices. The US tablespoon differs from the Australian tablespoon (20 mL) and the imperial tablespoon (17.76 mL).
One tablespoon of olive oil is about 14 g. A standard butter portion is 1 tbsp (≈ 14 g).
About Centiliter (cl)
A centiliter (cL) is one hundredth of a liter (0.01 L), equal to 10 milliliters. It is used primarily in European contexts for beverage servings: wine is often served in 12.5 cL, 25 cL, or 37.5 cL portions; spirits are served in 2–5 cL measures; spirits bottles are typically 70 cL or 100 cL. The centiliter is common on restaurant menus, nutrition labels, and bar measuring equipment across France, Germany, Spain, and Scandinavia.
A standard restaurant wine glass portion in France is 12.5 cL. A shot of spirits is typically 2–4 cL.
US tablespoon – Frequently Asked Questions
How many milliliters are in a US tablespoon?
One US tablespoon equals approximately 14.787 mL, typically rounded to 15 mL in culinary contexts. It equals 3 US teaspoons (3 × 4.929 mL = 14.787 mL).
How does the US tablespoon differ from the Australian tablespoon?
The Australian tablespoon is 20 mL — about 35% larger than the US tablespoon (14.79 mL). When using Australian recipes: 1 Australian tbsp ≈ 1.35 US tbsp. This is a significant difference in baking.
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
There are 16 US tablespoons in one US cup (240 mL): 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz.
How much butter is in a tablespoon?
One US tablespoon of butter weighs approximately 14.2 grams (½ oz). A standard 4-oz US butter stick = 8 tablespoons = ½ cup.
Is a tablespoon the same in US and UK recipes?
No. A US tablespoon is about 14.79 mL; a UK/imperial tablespoon is about 17.76 mL — approximately 20% larger. Most modern UK recipes now use 15 mL metric tablespoons.
Centiliter – Frequently Asked Questions
How many milliliters are in a centiliter?
One centiliter (cL) equals 10 milliliters (mL). A standard shot glass (4 cL) therefore holds 40 mL.
Why do European wine labels use centiliters?
Centiliters fall neatly in the 5–75 cL range for wine servings, avoiding decimal points. A standard wine bottle is 75 cL, a half-bottle is 37.5 cL, and a restaurant serving is commonly 12.5 cL.
How many centiliters are in a standard spirits bottle?
A standard spirits bottle is 70 cL (700 mL) in the UK and EU. In the US, the standard is 75 cL (750 mL, a "fifth"). Miniature bottles are typically 5 cL (50 mL).
Is the centiliter used in the United States?
The centiliter is rarely used in the United States, which relies on fluid ounces and milliliters instead. Imported European spirits may display cL on labeling.
How does the centiliter relate to the fluid ounce?
One US fluid ounce equals approximately 2.957 cL. One centiliter equals about 0.338 US fluid ounces. A standard US 1.5 oz shot equals roughly 4.44 cL.