Convert Tablespoons (US) to Milliliters
tbsp to mL · volume conversion
What are tablespoons (us) and milliliters?
A US tablespoon is 3 teaspoons, about 14.79 mL. A milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, equal to one cubic centimeter. 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 milliliters
1 tbsp = 14.7868 mL. To convert, multiply the number of tablespoons (us) by 14.7868. For example, 5 tbsp = 73.934 mL, and 20 tbsp = 295.736 mL. To go the other way, multiply milliliters by 0.0676279 (since 1 mL = 0.0676279 tbsp).
Tablespoons (US) to Milliliters conversion table
| Tablespoons (US) (tbsp) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14.7868 |
| 2 | 29.5736 |
| 5 | 73.934 |
| 10 | 147.868 |
| 20 | 295.736 |
| 50 | 739.34 |
| 100 | 1,478.68 |
FAQ
What is 1 tbsp in mL?
1 tbsp = 14.7868 mL. To convert any amount, multiply the number of tablespoons (us) by 14.7868.
How do I convert milliliters back to tablespoons (us)?
Go the other way: 1 mL = 0.0676279 tbsp, so multiply milliliters by 0.0676279 to get tablespoons (us).
Is a tablespoons (us) bigger than a milliliter?
Yes — 1 tbsp is the larger unit, equal to 14.7868 mL.
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.