A 15 ml measuring tablespoon has about 3 times the volume of a 5 ml measuring teaspoon. Selected basis: an example for 5 ml measuring teaspoon; an example for 15 ml measuring tablespoon; approximate values.
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These are equal-volume cubes. Edge lengths grow with the cube root of capacity; the cubes do not depict container exteriors.
5 ml - Volume; example.
A measuring teaspoon is used to portion small amounts of ingredients in cooking or medicine.
Defined 5 ml capacity. Actual containers, servings and fills vary. Outer shape is not used to calculate capacity.
Defined examples — our methodology15 ml - Volume; example.
A measuring tablespoon is used to portion larger amounts of ingredients in recipes.
Defined 15 ml capacity. Actual containers, servings and fills vary. Outer shape is not used to calculate capacity.
Defined examples — our methodology
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