Convert tbsp to ml
Convert tbsp to ml instantly. 1 tbsp = 14.786765 ml. Formula, worked examples and a quick reference table.
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One us tablespoon equals 14.786765 milliliters. To convert any number of us tablespoons to milliliters, multiply by 14.78676478.
The converter above works in both directions and updates as you type. Below you will find the formula, a worked example and a reference table of common values.
Volume is the category where the US and imperial systems diverge most damagingly. Gallons, quarts, pints and fluid ounces all exist in two sizes that differ by up to 20%, and nothing in the name warns you which one a figure uses. Recipes, fuel economy figures and container capacities all cross borders regularly, so it is worth checking which system a source is using before converting rather than after.
tbsp to ml formula
To go the other way, use us tablespoon = milliliter ÷ 14.78676478.
About these units
A tablespoon is three teaspoons in the US and UK, at about 14.8 ml, but 20 ml in Australia — a difference large enough to matter for anything strongly flavoured.
A millilitre is exactly one cubic centimetre. Because one millilitre of water weighs one gram, the unit doubles as a rough mass measure in the kitchen.
US Tablespoon is also written tablespoons, tbs and tbsps. Milliliter is also written millilitre, millilitres, milliliters and cc.
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tbsp to ml conversion table
| US Tablespoon | Milliliter |
|---|---|
| 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 | 295.7353 ml |
| 25 tbsp | 369.6691 ml |
| 50 tbsp | 739.3382 ml |
| 100 tbsp | 1,478.6765 ml |
| 250 tbsp | 3,696.6912 ml |
| 500 tbsp | 7,393.3824 ml |
| 1,000 tbsp | 14,786.7648 ml |
Frequently asked questions
How many milliliters are in a us tablespoon? +
There are 14.786765 milliliters in one us tablespoon.
What is 10 tbsp in ml? +
10 tbsp equals 147.8676 ml. Multiply 10 by 14.78676478.
How do I convert milliliter back to us tablespoon? +
Use us tablespoon = milliliter ÷ 14.78676478. The converter above handles both directions, or see our dedicated ml to tbsp page.
How accurate is this us tablespoon to milliliter conversion? +
The factor used is 14.7867647812, carried at full double precision. Where a unit has an exact legal definition the factor is exact rather than approximate. Rounding is applied only to the displayed result, so the answer is never a calculation done on an already-rounded number.
Is there a quick way to estimate tbsp to ml in my head? +
Multiply by 44 and divide by 3. That approximates the true factor of 14.786765 to within 0.8122%, which is close enough for a mental estimate.