Hey there! Today, we’re going to learn about measurements and how they help us in pottery. When you’re making something cool with clay, like a mug or a bowl, it’s super important to know how to measure your ingredients, whether it’s water, clay slip, or glaze.
Now, let’s talk about tablespoons and milliliters. A tablespoon (often written as “tbsp”) is a unit we use to measure liquids (like water or glaze), while milliliters (mL) are another way to measure liquids.
Did you know that 1 tablespoon is about 15 milliliters? So when we want to find out how much 1.25 tablespoons is in milliliters, we can do a little math:
First, let’s break it down:
- 1 tablespoon = 15 mL
- 0.25 tablespoons = 15 mL ÷ 4 = 3.75 mL (because one-fourth of a tablespoon is 3.75 mL)
Now, we add those two amounts together:
$$
1.25 \, \text{tbsp} = 15 \, \text{mL} + 3.75 \, \text{mL} = 18.75 \, \text{mL}
$$
So, 1.25 tablespoons is equal to 18.75 milliliters!
Now, let’s think of some objects that are exactly equal to this amount of liquid, just like how you might measure out your glaze or water in a pottery project:
- A small juice box (like the ones we drink at lunch).
- A tiny sauce cup for soy sauce or ketchup.
- A small shot glass filled with your favorite drink.
- A small vial for beads or other tiny things.
- A mini medicine cup where you measure liquid medicine.
- About 10 teaspoons of water (since there are 3 teaspoons in one tablespoon, and 1.25 tbsp = 3.75 tsp).
- A small baby food jar (those usually hold about this much).
So, next time you’re working with clay or mixing glaze, remember to measure carefully with your tablespoons or milliliters! Happy pottery making!
