Encoded Trivia #162
Measurements & conversionsPuzzle #162 — Measurements & conversions
3 T in a T
5-word answer
Hint: Last word of the 5-word answer is Tablespoon
The answer is:
3 Teaspoons in a Tablespoon
About This Answer
A tablespoon equals three teaspoons in standard cooking measurements. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, this 3:1 ratio simplifies recipe conversions. The Smithsonian Institution documents how spoon measurements became cooking standards. Bakers rely on this conversion for precise ingredient measurements. The three-teaspoon tablespoon represents a basic culinary measurement relationship.