UnitSnapTablespoons to Milliliters
1 tbsp = 14.78676 mL
US recipes call for oil, sauces, and flavorings by the tablespoon, but medicine cups, oral syringes, and metric measuring spoons are marked in milliliters. Converting tablespoons to mL helps cooks and caregivers measure precisely with metric tools.
When you need to convert tablespoons to milliliters
- Measuring oil or vinegar for a US recipe with a metric spoon set
- Portioning sauces and dressings into containers labeled in mL
- Following liquid dosing directions that list tablespoons
- Converting recipe quantities for nutrition tracking apps
How to convert tablespoons to milliliters
mL = tbsp × 14.78676
Example: 5 tbsp = 73.93382 mL
Typical tablespoon amounts
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 tbsp | 7.393382 mL |
| 1 tbsp | 14.78676 mL |
| 1.5 tbsp | 22.18015 mL |
| 2 tbsp | 29.57353 mL |
| 3 tbsp | 44.36029 mL |
| 4 tbsp | 59.14706 mL |
| 6 tbsp | 88.72059 mL |
| 8 tbsp | 118.2941 mL |
Tips for converting tablespoons to milliliters
- One US tablespoon is about 14.8 mL, so 15 mL is a practical approximation within about 2%.
- Australian tablespoons hold 20 mL (4 teaspoons), so Australian recipes need different handling than US or UK ones.
- Use level spoonfuls; a heaped tablespoon can hold far more than the nominal volume.
Tablespoons to Milliliters conversion table
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14.78676 mL |
| 2 tbsp | 29.57353 mL |
| 3 tbsp | 44.36029 mL |
| 4 tbsp | 59.14706 mL |
| 5 tbsp | 73.93382 mL |
| 6 tbsp | 88.72059 mL |
| 7 tbsp | 103.5074 mL |
| 8 tbsp | 118.2941 mL |
| 9 tbsp | 133.0809 mL |
| 10 tbsp | 147.8676 mL |
| 15 tbsp | 221.8015 mL |
| 20 tbsp | 295.7353 mL |
| 25 tbsp | 369.6691 mL |
| 30 tbsp | 443.6029 mL |
| 40 tbsp | 591.4706 mL |
| 50 tbsp | 739.3382 mL |
| 75 tbsp | 1,109.007 mL |
| 100 tbsp | 1,478.676 mL |
| 250 tbsp | 3,696.691 mL |
| 500 tbsp | 7,393.382 mL |
| 1,000 tbsp | 14,786.76 mL |
About the units
Tablespoons: The US tablespoon equals 1/2 US fluid ounce, about 14.79 milliliters, or 3 teaspoons.
Milliliters: The milliliter is a metric unit of volume, equal to one cubic centimeter.
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Frequently asked questions
How many milliliters are in 1 tablespoon?
1 tablespoon equals 14.78676 milliliters.
How many tablespoons are in 1 milliliter?
1 milliliter equals 0.06762805 tablespoons.
How do I convert tablespoons to milliliters?
Use the formula mL = tbsp × 14.78676.
What is 10 tablespoons in milliliters?
10 tablespoons equals 147.8676 milliliters.
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Factors: NIST SP 811 · SI Brochure · NIST Handbook 44 — Updated