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What tbsp means?

By Sarah Rowe

Definition of tablespoon

1 : a large spoon used especially for serving. 2 : a unit of measure used especially in cookery equal to ¹/₂ fluid ounce (15 milliliters)

What size is a tbsp?

Traditional definitions. In nutrition labeling in the US and the UK, a tablespoon is defined as 15 ml (0.51 US fl oz). A metric tablespoon is exactly equal to 15 ml (0.51 US fl oz).

What is teaspoon size?

A teaspoon (tsp.) is an item of cutlery. It is a small spoon that can be used to stir a cup of tea or coffee, or as a tool for measuring volume. The size of teaspoons ranges from about 2.5 to 7.3 mL (0.088 to 0.257 imp fl oz; 0.085 to 0.247 US fl oz).