Tablespoons to Milliliters Converter
Convert US tablespoons to milliliters instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 US tablespoon = 14.786765 milliliters.
1 US tablespoon = 14.786765 milliliters
How to convert US tablespoons to milliliters
milliliters = US tablespoons × 14.78676478
To convert US tablespoons to milliliters, multiply the value by 14.78676478. To go back from milliliters to US tablespoons, divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.0676280454).
Worked examples
- 2 tbsp: 2 × 14.78676478 = 29.57353 ml
- 3 tbsp: 3 × 14.78676478 = 44.360294 ml
- 4 tbsp: 4 × 14.78676478 = 59.147059 ml
Multiply tablespoons by 15. The exact US value is 14.79 ml, and 15 ml is the figure most recipes round to.
Tablespoons to Milliliters conversion table
Tablespoons to Milliliters
| tbsp | ml |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 7.3933824 |
| 1 | 14.786765 |
| 2 | 29.57353 |
| 3 | 44.360294 |
| 4 | 59.147059 |
| 5 | 73.933824 |
| 8 | 118.29412 |
| 10 | 147.86765 |
| 16 | 236.58824 |
| 32 | 473.17647 |
Milliliters to Tablespoons
| ml | tbsp |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.033814023 |
| 1 | 0.067628045 |
| 2 | 0.13525609 |
| 3 | 0.20288414 |
| 4 | 0.27051218 |
| 5 | 0.33814023 |
| 8 | 0.54102436 |
| 10 | 0.67628045 |
| 16 | 1.0820487 |
| 32 | 2.1640975 |
Volume equivalents
See how one US tablespoon and one milliliter compare with every other volume unit on the site.
1 US tablespoon equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| milliliters (ml) | 14.78676 |
| liters (L) | 0.01478676 |
| US fluid ounces (fl oz) | 0.5 |
| US teaspoons (tsp) | 3 |
| US cups (cup) | 0.0625 |
| US pints (pt) | 0.03125 |
| US quarts (qt) | 0.015625 |
| US gallons (gal) | 0.00390625 |
| imperial gallons (imp gal) | 0.003252634 |
| cubic meters (m³) | 0.0000147868 |
1 milliliter equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| liters (L) | 0.001 |
| US fluid ounces (fl oz) | 0.03381402 |
| US teaspoons (tsp) | 0.2028841 |
| US tablespoons (tbsp) | 0.06762805 |
| US cups (cup) | 0.004226753 |
| US pints (pt) | 0.002113376 |
| US quarts (qt) | 0.001056688 |
| US gallons (gal) | 0.0002641721 |
| imperial gallons (imp gal) | 0.0002199692 |
| cubic meters (m³) | 1 × 10-6 |
When you need to convert US tablespoons to milliliters
Recipes, medicine instructions and supplement scoops are often given in tablespoons, while syringes, jugs and cooking scales show milliliters. A precise conversion is important when you measure oil, syrup or liquid medicine.
About the units
US tablespoon (tbsp)
The US tablespoon is about 14.79 ml, or three teaspoons. It is half a US fluid ounce, which is why many American recipes list both.
Milliliter (ml)
A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter, the same volume as one cubic centimeter. It is the everyday unit for medicine doses, small drinks, cosmetics and recipe ingredients outside the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert US tablespoons to milliliters?
Multiply the number of US tablespoons by 14.78676478. For example, 10 US tablespoons × 14.78676478 = 147.8676478 milliliters.
How many milliliters are in one US tablespoon?
There are 14.78676478 milliliters in one US tablespoon.
How many US tablespoons are in one milliliter?
There are 0.0676280454 US tablespoons in one milliliter.
How big is a tablespoon in different countries?
A US tablespoon is 14.79 ml, a UK and metric tablespoon is 15 ml and an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, so an Australian recipe can differ noticeably from a US one.
Can I convert other volume units with this tool?
Yes. Use the From and To drop-downs in the converter to choose any volume unit, or press the swap button to reverse the conversion. All calculations use internationally defined conversion factors.