HaitiLibre Quiz

Units of measurement 2.1 EXPERT

Difficulty Level: N2 Intermediate
To measure is to compare the unknown to a shared reference. From the dimensions of our homes to the temperature of our kitchens, units of measurement are the pillars of our technical civilization. This quiz invites you to rediscover these everyday standards which, although familiar, often hide precise definitions and fascinating stories about our understanding of the physical world.
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Approximately how many milliliters (ml) is a “tablespoon” in today’s measurement standards ?

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THE CORRECT ANSWER: 15 ml

In the field of cooking and pharmacy, standardization of volumes is essential for the precision of recipes and dosages. One tablespoon (tbsp) is internationally recognized as equivalent to 15 milliliters.In comparison, a teaspoon is usually 5 milliliters, meaning that a tablespoon contains exactly three teaspoons. Although our household cutlery varies in size depending on its design, professional cookbooks and medical instructions rely on these fixed values ​​to ensure reproducibility.In North America, we often speak of a "tablespoon". It is interesting to note that in some countries such as Australia, the tablespoon can sometimes be worth 20 ml, but the standard of 15 ml remains the most universal reference in the metric system to ensure the balance of flavors or the safety of treatments.