Convert tablespoon (metric) to gallon (US)
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to gallon (US) [gal (US)], or Convert gallon (US) to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Gallon (Us)
1 tbsp (metric) = 0.00396258078537223 gal (US)
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to gal (US):
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 0.00396258078537223 gal (US) = 0.0594387117805834 gal (US)
Tablespoon (Metric) to Gallon (Us) 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.
Gallon (Us)
A gallon (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to 128 US fluid ounces or approximately 3.785 liters.
History/Origin
The US gallon was established based on the British imperial gallon but was redefined in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used for measuring liquids like fuel, milk, and other fluids in the US since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US gallon is widely used in the United States for measuring liquid volumes such as gasoline, milk, and other beverages. It remains a standard unit in commerce, industry, and daily life within the US.