Tablespoons (tbsp) to Milliliters (mL) 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.
Milliliters
The millilitre is a unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a litre, or exactly one cubic centimetre (1 cm³). It is the standard unit for small liquid volumes in medicine, pharmacy, and laboratory science. One millilitre of water at 4 °C has a mass of exactly 1 gram, making the millilitre and gram functionally interchangeable for dilute aqueous solutions.
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 tbsp | 1.4787 mL |
| 1 tbsp | 14.7868 mL |
| 2 tbsp | 29.5735 mL |
| 3 tbsp | 44.3603 mL |
| 5 tbsp | 73.9338 mL |
| 10 tbsp | 147.8676 mL |
| 20 tbsp | 295.7352 mL |
| 30 tbsp | 443.6028 mL |
| 50 tbsp | 739.338 mL |
| 100 tbsp | 1,478.676 mL |
| 1000 tbsp | 14,786.76 mL |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many milliliters are in 1 tablespoons?
1 tablespoons (tbsp) is exactly 14.787 milliliters (mL).
How do I convert tablespoons to milliliters?
Multiply the value in tablespoons by 14.787 to get the result in milliliters. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.