Tablespoons to Cubic Centimeters
An instant tablespoons-to-cubic centimeters converter, with the formula and a reference table below.
| Tablespoons | Cubic Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14.786765 cm³ |
| 2 tbsp | 29.57353 cm³ |
| 3 tbsp | 44.360294 cm³ |
| 5 tbsp | 73.933824 cm³ |
| 10 tbsp | 147.867648 cm³ |
| 25 tbsp | 369.66912 cm³ |
| 50 tbsp | 739.338239 cm³ |
| 100 tbsp | 1478.676478 cm³ |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Tablespoons field.
- The Cubic Centimeters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Cubic Centimeters field converts back to Tablespoons the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Tablespoons to Cubic Centimeters formula
Converting tablespoons to cubic centimeters is a single multiplication by 14.7867648.
cm³ = tbsp × 14.7867648
Why this factor: the tablespoon and the cubic centimeter are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 14.7867648 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 14.7867648 — or use the Cubic Centimeters to Tablespoons converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Take 8 tbsp and multiply by the factor 14.7867648: the result is 118.294118 cm³.
8 tbsp × 14.7867648 = 118.294118 cm³
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 cubic centimeter?
A cubic centimeter is the volume of a one-centimeter cube, identical to a milliliter.
Definition: Exactly 1×10⁻⁶ cubic meter, which is exactly 1 mL.
Where it is used: Engine displacement on motorcycles and small engines, and medical volumes where it is written 'cc'.
Tablespoons vs Cubic Centimeters
The tablespoon is a US customary unit while the cubic centimeter 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 cubic centimeters are in a tablespoon?
One tablespoon equals 14.7867648 cubic centimeters.
What is the formula to convert tablespoons to cubic centimeters?
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 14.7867648. To reverse it, divide by 14.7867648 instead.
How do I convert cubic centimeters back to tablespoons?
Divide by 14.7867648, which is the same as multiplying by 0.0676280454.
How many cubic centimeters are in 10 tablespoons?
10 tbsp works out to 147.867648 cm³.
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.