The centilitre, a lesser-known unit, is often overshadowed by its more popular counterparts, the litre and millilitre. Primarily used in European countries, a centilitre (cL) is equal to 10 millilitres or one-hundredth of a litre. It’s a convenient measure for small volumes, especially in the context of beverages. For example, if you order a glass of wine in France or Switzerland, it’s common for the serving size to be expressed in centilitres, like 12.5 cL, which allows for precise portion control and is distinct from the typically larger measurements used elsewhere. This unit provides an ideal balance between too fine a granularity and too coarse a measurement, making it popular in the culinary world.
The tablespoon, a common culinary unit, has a fascinating history and diverse applications beyond cooking. Originating from the Middle Ages, tablespoons were initially crafted from wood or horn and varied significantly in size based on regional preferences and the cook’s discretion. Today, the US tablespoon is standardized to 15 milliliters, while in Australia, it measures 20 milliliters. This discrepancy can result in culinary conundrums, especially in international recipes.
Beyond the kitchen, the tablespoon is often used in pharmaceuticals to measure liquid medicine doses and in the sciences for informal yet practical measurements. Fun fact: a tablespoon of water weighs about half an ounce, which can be a neat trick to estimate small weights without a scale.
| Centilitres | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
0
cl
|
0
Tbs
|
1
cl
|
0.67628
Tbs
|
2
cl
|
1.35256
Tbs
|
3
cl
|
2.02884
Tbs
|
4
cl
|
2.70512
Tbs
|
5
cl
|
3.3814
Tbs
|
6
cl
|
4.05768
Tbs
|
7
cl
|
4.73396
Tbs
|
8
cl
|
5.41024
Tbs
|
9
cl
|
6.08652
Tbs
|
10
cl
|
6.7628
Tbs
|
11
cl
|
7.43908
Tbs
|
12
cl
|
8.11537
Tbs
|
13
cl
|
8.79165
Tbs
|
14
cl
|
9.46793
Tbs
|
15
cl
|
10.14421
Tbs
|
16
cl
|
10.82049
Tbs
|
17
cl
|
11.49677
Tbs
|
18
cl
|
12.17305
Tbs
|
19
cl
|
12.84933
Tbs
|
20
cl
|
13.52561
Tbs
|
21
cl
|
14.20189
Tbs
|
22
cl
|
14.87817
Tbs
|
23
cl
|
15.55445
Tbs
|
24
cl
|
16.23073
Tbs
|
25
cl
|
16.90701
Tbs
|
26
cl
|
17.58329
Tbs
|
27
cl
|
18.25957
Tbs
|
28
cl
|
18.93585
Tbs
|
29
cl
|
19.61213
Tbs
|
30
cl
|
20.28841
Tbs
|
31
cl
|
20.96469
Tbs
|
32
cl
|
21.64097
Tbs
|
33
cl
|
22.31725
Tbs
|
34
cl
|
22.99354
Tbs
|
35
cl
|
23.66982
Tbs
|
36
cl
|
24.3461
Tbs
|
37
cl
|
25.02238
Tbs
|
38
cl
|
25.69866
Tbs
|
39
cl
|
26.37494
Tbs
|
40
cl
|
27.05122
Tbs
|
41
cl
|
27.7275
Tbs
|
42
cl
|
28.40378
Tbs
|
43
cl
|
29.08006
Tbs
|
44
cl
|
29.75634
Tbs
|
45
cl
|
30.43262
Tbs
|
46
cl
|
31.1089
Tbs
|
47
cl
|
31.78518
Tbs
|
48
cl
|
32.46146
Tbs
|
49
cl
|
33.13774
Tbs
|
50
cl
|
33.81402
Tbs
|
51
cl
|
34.4903
Tbs
|
52
cl
|
35.16658
Tbs
|
53
cl
|
35.84286
Tbs
|
54
cl
|
36.51914
Tbs
|
55
cl
|
37.19542
Tbs
|
56
cl
|
37.87171
Tbs
|
57
cl
|
38.54799
Tbs
|
58
cl
|
39.22427
Tbs
|
59
cl
|
39.90055
Tbs
|
60
cl
|
40.57683
Tbs
|
61
cl
|
41.25311
Tbs
|
62
cl
|
41.92939
Tbs
|
63
cl
|
42.60567
Tbs
|
64
cl
|
43.28195
Tbs
|
65
cl
|
43.95823
Tbs
|
66
cl
|
44.63451
Tbs
|
67
cl
|
45.31079
Tbs
|
68
cl
|
45.98707
Tbs
|
69
cl
|
46.66335
Tbs
|
70
cl
|
47.33963
Tbs
|
71
cl
|
48.01591
Tbs
|
72
cl
|
48.69219
Tbs
|
73
cl
|
49.36847
Tbs
|
74
cl
|
50.04475
Tbs
|
75
cl
|
50.72103
Tbs
|
76
cl
|
51.39731
Tbs
|
77
cl
|
52.07359
Tbs
|
78
cl
|
52.74988
Tbs
|
79
cl
|
53.42616
Tbs
|
80
cl
|
54.10244
Tbs
|
81
cl
|
54.77872
Tbs
|
82
cl
|
55.455
Tbs
|
83
cl
|
56.13128
Tbs
|
84
cl
|
56.80756
Tbs
|
85
cl
|
57.48384
Tbs
|
86
cl
|
58.16012
Tbs
|
87
cl
|
58.8364
Tbs
|
88
cl
|
59.51268
Tbs
|
89
cl
|
60.18896
Tbs
|
90
cl
|
60.86524
Tbs
|
91
cl
|
61.54152
Tbs
|
92
cl
|
62.2178
Tbs
|
93
cl
|
62.89408
Tbs
|
94
cl
|
63.57036
Tbs
|
95
cl
|
64.24664
Tbs
|
96
cl
|
64.92292
Tbs
|
97
cl
|
65.5992
Tbs
|
98
cl
|
66.27548
Tbs
|
99
cl
|
66.95176
Tbs
|
100
cl
|
67.62805
Tbs
|
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