Convert Tablespoons (US) to Liters
tbsp to L · volume conversion
What are tablespoons (us) and liters?
A US tablespoon is 3 teaspoons, about 14.79 mL. A liter is the metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters, about 1.06 US quarts. For scale: a standard water bottle holds about 500 mL (17 fl oz), and a US gallon is 3.785 L.
How to convert tablespoons (us) to liters
1 tbsp = 0.0147868 L. To convert, multiply the number of tablespoons (us) by 0.0147868. For example, 5 tbsp = 0.073934 L, and 20 tbsp = 0.295736 L. To go the other way, multiply liters by 67.6279 (since 1 L = 67.6279 tbsp).
Tablespoons (US) to Liters conversion table
| Tablespoons (US) (tbsp) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0147868 |
| 2 | 0.0295736 |
| 5 | 0.073934 |
| 10 | 0.147868 |
| 20 | 0.295736 |
| 50 | 0.73934 |
| 100 | 1.47868 |
FAQ
What is 1 tbsp in L?
1 tbsp = 0.0147868 L. To convert any amount, multiply the number of tablespoons (us) by 0.0147868.
How do I convert liters back to tablespoons (us)?
Go the other way: 1 L = 67.6279 tbsp, so multiply liters by 67.6279 to get tablespoons (us).
Is a tablespoons (us) bigger than a liter?
No — 1 tbsp is the smaller unit, equal to 0.0147868 L (it takes 67.6279 tbsp to make one L).
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.