Convert Milliliters to Tablespoons (US)
mL to tbsp · volume conversion
What are milliliters and tablespoons (us)?
A milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, equal to one cubic centimeter. A US tablespoon is 3 teaspoons, about 14.79 mL. For scale: a standard water bottle holds about 500 mL (17 fl oz), and a US gallon is 3.785 L.
How to convert milliliters to tablespoons (us)
1 mL = 0.0676279 tbsp. To convert, multiply the number of milliliters by 0.0676279. For example, 5 mL = 0.338139 tbsp, and 20 mL = 1.35256 tbsp. To go the other way, multiply tablespoons (us) by 14.7868 (since 1 tbsp = 14.7868 mL).
Milliliters to Tablespoons (US) conversion table
| Milliliters (mL) | Tablespoons (US) (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0676279 |
| 2 | 0.135256 |
| 5 | 0.338139 |
| 10 | 0.676279 |
| 20 | 1.35256 |
| 50 | 3.38139 |
| 100 | 6.76279 |
FAQ
What is 1 mL in tbsp?
1 mL = 0.0676279 tbsp. To convert any amount, multiply the number of milliliters by 0.0676279.
How do I convert tablespoons (us) back to milliliters?
Go the other way: 1 tbsp = 14.7868 mL, so multiply tablespoons (us) by 14.7868 to get milliliters.
Is a milliliter bigger than a tablespoons (us)?
No — 1 mL is the smaller unit, equal to 0.0676279 tbsp (it takes 14.7868 mL to make one tbsp).
Are these volume conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.