The tablespoon is a measure of volume used in cooking. It has various values around the world. It is abbreviated as T., tbs. or tbsp.
- 1 U.S. tablespoon = 1/2 U.S. fl. oz. (14.8 mL)
- 1 U.S. tablespoon = 3 U.S. teaspoons
The traditional British tablespoon was never standardised, and could vary from 1/2 to 5/8 Imperial fl. oz. (14.2 mL to 17.8 mL)
- 1 tablespoon = 15 mL (in Canada, New Zealand, UK)
- 1 tablespoon = 20 mL (in Australia)
