Tablespoons to Milliliters Converter
1 tablespoon (tbsp) equals 14.7867647812 milliliters (mL).
Quick answer
One US tablespoon is 14.787 mL, usually rounded to 15 mL. Multiply tablespoons by 14.79 (or 15 for cooking).
- 1 tablespoon = 14.78676478 milliliters
- 1 milliliter = 0.0676280454 tablespoons
- Formula: mL = tbsp × 14.7867647812
- Quick estimate: multiply by 15: 3 tbsp ≈ 45 mL (exact 44.4).
1 tablespoon = 14.78676478 milliliters
How to convert tablespoons to milliliters
mL = tbsp × 14.7867647812
To convert tablespoons to milliliters, multiply the number of tablespoons by 14.7867647812.
Example: 42 tbsp to mL
- Start with the value in tablespoons: 42 tbsp.
- Multiply by 14.7867647812: 42 × 14.7867647812 = 621.0441208.
- Result: 42 tablespoons = 621.0441208 milliliters.
Going the other way, 1 milliliter = 0.067628045404 tablespoons, so to convert milliliters back to tablespoons you divide by the same number. See milliliters to tablespoons.
Where the conversion factor comes from
In US measure, 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = ½ fluid ounce = 14.787 mL, and 16 tablespoons make a cup. Metric spoons are rounded to 15 mL and 5 mL, and Australia uses a 20 mL tablespoon (4 teaspoons).
Mental math: tbsp to mL in your head
Multiply by 15. The 1.4% difference between the US tablespoon and the metric 15 mL spoon is smaller than the error of filling a spoon by hand.
When you need to convert tablespoons to milliliters
- Converting US recipes to metric measuring spoons and jugs.
- Medicine and liquid supplement doses.
- Oils, sauces and dressings.
Common mistakes
- Using a 20 mL Australian tablespoon: that adds a third more.
- Heaping a spoon: recipes mean level spoons unless they say otherwise.
Everyday tablespoons in milliliters
| Example | Tablespoons | Milliliters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 1 tbsp | 14.787 mL |
| 2 tbsp | 2 tbsp | 29.574 mL |
| 3 tbsp | 3 tbsp | 44.36 mL |
| 4 tbsp (¼ cup) | 4 tbsp | 59.147 mL |
| 8 tbsp (½ cup) | 8 tbsp | 118.29 mL |
Tablespoons to milliliters conversion table
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 tbsp | 1.478676478 mL |
| 0.2 tbsp | 2.957352956 mL |
| 0.3 tbsp | 4.436029434 mL |
| 0.4 tbsp | 5.914705912 mL |
| 0.5 tbsp | 7.393382391 mL |
| 0.6 tbsp | 8.872058869 mL |
| 0.7 tbsp | 10.35073535 mL |
| 0.8 tbsp | 11.82941182 mL |
| 0.9 tbsp | 13.3080883 mL |
| 1 tbsp | 14.78676478 mL |
| 1.5 tbsp | 22.18014717 mL |
| 2 tbsp | 29.57352956 mL |
| 2.5 tbsp | 36.96691195 mL |
| 3 tbsp | 44.36029434 mL |
| 3.5 tbsp | 51.75367673 mL |
| 4 tbsp | 59.14705912 mL |
| 4.5 tbsp | 66.54044152 mL |
| 5 tbsp | 73.93382391 mL |
| 6 tbsp | 88.72058869 mL |
| 7 tbsp | 103.5073535 mL |
| 7.5 tbsp | 110.9007359 mL |
| 8 tbsp | 118.2941182 mL |
| 9 tbsp | 133.080883 mL |
| 10 tbsp | 147.8676478 mL |
| 11 tbsp | 162.6544126 mL |
| 12 tbsp | 177.4411774 mL |
| 13 tbsp | 192.2279422 mL |
| 14 tbsp | 207.0147069 mL |
| 15 tbsp | 221.8014717 mL |
| 16 tbsp | 236.5882365 mL |
| 17 tbsp | 251.3750013 mL |
| 18 tbsp | 266.1617661 mL |
| 19 tbsp | 280.9485308 mL |
| 20 tbsp | 295.7352956 mL |
| 21 tbsp | 310.5220604 mL |
| 22 tbsp | 325.3088252 mL |
| 23 tbsp | 340.09559 mL |
| 24 tbsp | 354.8823547 mL |
| 25 tbsp | 369.6691195 mL |
| 26 tbsp | 384.4558843 mL |
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What is a tablespoon?
The US tablespoon is half a US fluid ounce, or three teaspoons, about 14.8 mL.
What is a milliliter?
The milliliter (also spelled millilitre) is one thousandth of a liter and exactly equal to one cubic centimeter (cc).
Convert tablespoons to other units
Convert other units to milliliters
Frequently asked questions
How many milliliters are in a tablespoon?
One tablespoon is 14.78676478 milliliters.
How many tablespoons are in a milliliter?
One milliliter is 0.0676280454 tablespoons.
What is the formula to convert tablespoons to milliliters?
mL = tbsp × 14.7867647812.
Is a tablespoon 15 mL?
A metric tablespoon is exactly 15 mL; a US tablespoon is 14.79 mL; an Australian tablespoon is 20 mL.