A recipe calls for 2.5 teaspoons of vanilla. 1 teaspoon equals approximately 4.93 mL. Which of the following is the correct amount of vanilla in mL?
A.
5.33 mL
B.
0.507 mL
C.
7.43 mL
D.
12.325 mL
To convert teaspoons to milliliters, use the conversion factor:
1 teaspoon = 4.93 mL.
For 2.5 teaspoons of vanilla:
- Multiply the number of teaspoons by the conversion factor: 2.5 teaspoons×4.93 mL/teaspoon=12.325 mL2.5 \text{ teaspoons} \times 4.93 \text{ mL/teaspoon} = 12.325 \text{ mL}2.5 teaspoons×4.93 mL/teaspoon=12.325 mL
The correct answer is:
D. 12.325 mL