15 ml measuring tablespoon
A measuring tablespoon is used to portion larger amounts of ingredients in recipes.
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15 ml · volume
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15 ml measuring tablespoon vs 25 ml measure: volume comparison
A 25 ml measure has about 1.67 times the volume of a 15 ml measuring tablespoon.
A measuring tablespoon is used to portion larger amounts of ingredients in recipes.
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15 ml measuring tablespoon
Volume: 15 ml; example.
Defined 15 ml capacity. Actual containers, servings and fills vary. Outer shape is not used to calculate capacity.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked volume is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
25 ml measure
Volume: 25 ml; example.
Defined 25 ml capacity. Actual containers, servings and fills vary. Outer shape is not used to calculate capacity.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked volume is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 15 ml
We compare the volume of a 15 ml measuring tablespoon. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
Defined 15 ml capacity. Actual containers, servings and fills vary. Outer shape is not used to calculate capacity.
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| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 ml | Not recorded | example |
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Nearest higher valueContainers and capacity25 ml measure25 mlVolumeA measure is commonly used to serve spirits or liqueurs in bars.Sources and method
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