Convert liter to tablespoon (us)
Enter the value to convert from liter to tablespoon (us).
How to Convert Liter to Tablespoon (US)
Converting liter to tablespoon (us) is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
tbsp = L × 67.6280451178Reverse conversion: Convert tablespoon (us) to liter
Comparison: Liter vs Tablespoon-us
When to Use Each Unit
Liter: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Tablespoon-us: Standard cooking measurement in the United States for ingredients, seasonings, and liquid additions.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 L = 1000 mL
- 1 L = 0.001 m³
- 1 L ≈ 0.264 US gal
- 1 L ≈ 1.057 US qt
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
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