Convert Tablespoon (US) (tbsp) to Cubic meter (m³) (m3)
Category: Volume
1 tbsp = 1.5E-05 m3
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert tablespoon (us) to cubic meter (m³)
We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Volume and applying exact factors where applicable.
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Quick conversion table
Handy values for Tablespoon (US) → Cubic meter (m³). Click a value to open that exact result.
Conversion formula
Linear unit conversions use standardized factors; many are exact by definition (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Common mistakes
- Mixing US gallons (3.785 L) with Imperial gallons (4.546 L).
- Assuming kitchen ‘cup’ equals the same volume in every country.
Unit facts
- Tablespoon (US): A US tablespoon is ≈14.7868 mL; differs in other countries.
- Cubic meter (m³): A cubic meter (m³) equals 1,000 liters; SI unit for volume.
About Volume
Volume measures the space a substance occupies. SI uses cubic meters and liters; customary units like gallons, quarts, and pints persist in recipes, fuel, and containers. Accurate volume work often requires temperature and density considerations (e.g., for fuels).
About Tablespoon (US)
Tablespoon (US)
≈ 14.787 mL. Used for cooking, dosing syrups, and nutrition serving sizes.
History: Kitchen measures differ internationally; US tablespoon is larger than some Commonwealth equivalents.
About Cubic meter (m³)
Cubic meter (m³)
SI unit of volume; equals 1,000 L. Used for gas consumption, building volume, and bulk materials. Matches SI equations for density and flow.
History: Defined by the meter since metric adoption; central to engineering calculations and CFD/ventilation sizing.
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