Hey there! Let’s dive into some measurement magic that potters like you use when working with clay and glazes. When you’re mixing your materials, sometimes you need to know how much of one thing you have in comparison to another.
In cooking and pottery, we often use different types of measuring units. One common measurement for liquids is milliliters, often shortened to mL, and for dry ingredients like flour or sand, we might use tablespoons, or tbsp.
Now, here’s the cool part: 2 tablespoons is exactly equal to 30 milliliters! This means if you have a recipe or a pottery formula that says to use 2 tbsp of water, you can think of it as using 30 mL of water instead.
To help you remember, here are 7 objects that are exactly equal to 2 tablespoons or 30 milliliters:
- A small sauce cup you might use for dipping.
- A simple shot glass (this is often about 30 mL!).
- A type of gravy boat that holds just the right amount!
- About 15 little marble-sized balls of clay (approximately 2 ml each).
- A small medicine cup used for liquid dosage.
- An eyedropper filled to the top (depending on the size).
- A tiny bottle that might contain essential oils, typically around 30 mL.
So the next time you’re measuring ingredients for your pottery projects, just remember: 2 tbsp equals 30 mL, and you’ll be on your way to making some amazing creations!
