Tablespoons (tbsp) to Fluid ounces (fl oz) Conversion
Tablespoons
The tablespoon is a unit of volume used in culinary measurement, equal to exactly 14.7868 mL in the US customary system (half a US fluid ounce, or three teaspoons). The metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 mL. The tablespoon is critically important for spices, oils, and condiments in recipes where gram-level precision is impractical for home cooks.
Fluid ounces
The fluid ounce is a unit of volume used for measuring liquids in the US customary and imperial systems. The US fluid ounce is approximately 29.5735 mL while the imperial fluid ounce is 28.4131 mL. It should not be confused with the avoirdupois ounce (a unit of mass). In the United States, oral liquid medications and beverage serving sizes on nutrition labels are expressed in fluid ounces.
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Fluid ounces (fl oz) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 tbsp | 0.05 fl oz |
| 1 tbsp | 0.50 fl oz |
| 2 tbsp | 1.00 fl oz |
| 3 tbsp | 1.50 fl oz |
| 5 tbsp | 2.50 fl oz |
| 10 tbsp | 5.00 fl oz |
| 20 tbsp | 10.00 fl oz |
| 30 tbsp | 15.00 fl oz |
| 50 tbsp | 25.00 fl oz |
| 100 tbsp | 50.00 fl oz |
| 1000 tbsp | 499.9998 fl oz |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many fluid ounces are in 1 tablespoons?
1 tablespoons (tbsp) is exactly 0.5 fluid ounces (fl oz).
How do I convert tablespoons to fluid ounces?
Multiply the value in tablespoons by 0.5 to get the result in fluid ounces. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.