Tablespoons to Centiliters
Convert tablespoons to centiliters instantly — one tablespoon is 1.47868 centiliters.
| Tablespoons | Centiliters |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 1.478676 cL |
| 2 tbsp | 2.957353 cL |
| 3 tbsp | 4.436029 cL |
| 5 tbsp | 7.393382 cL |
| 10 tbsp | 14.786765 cL |
| 25 tbsp | 36.966912 cL |
| 50 tbsp | 73.933824 cL |
| 100 tbsp | 147.867648 cL |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Tablespoons field.
- The Centiliters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Centiliters field converts back to Tablespoons the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Tablespoons to Centiliters formula
The factor from tablespoons to centiliters is 1.47867648.
cL = tbsp × 1.47867648
Why this factor: the tablespoon and the centiliter are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 1.47867648 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 1.47867648 — or use the Centiliters to Tablespoons converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Given 2 tbsp, multiplying by 1.47867648 yields 2.957353 cL.
2 tbsp × 1.47867648 = 2.957353 cL
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a tablespoon?
A US tablespoon is a standard cooking measure equal to three teaspoons.
Definition: Exactly half a US fluid ounce, so about 14.7868 milliliters.
Where it is used: American recipes, medication dosing instructions, and nutrition labeling.
Worth knowing: Australian tablespoons are 20 mL, not 15 — a real difference when scaling a recipe.
What is a centiliter?
A centiliter is one hundredth of a liter, or 10 milliliters.
Definition: Exactly 0.01 liter.
Where it is used: European beverage labeling, where wine and spirits bottles are marked in cl (a wine bottle is 75 cl).
Tablespoons vs Centiliters
The tablespoon is a US customary unit while the centiliter is a metric unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many centiliters are in a tablespoon?
One tablespoon equals 1.47867648 centiliters.
What is the formula to convert tablespoons to centiliters?
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 1.47867648. To reverse it, divide by 1.47867648 instead.
How do I convert centiliters back to tablespoons?
Divide by 1.47867648, which is the same as multiplying by 0.676280454.
How many centiliters are in 10 tablespoons?
10 tbsp works out to 14.786765 cL.
Is there anything to watch out for with tablespoons?
Australian tablespoons are 20 mL, not 15 — a real difference when scaling a recipe.
How is the tablespoon defined?
Exactly half a US fluid ounce, so about 14.7868 milliliters.