Tablespoons to Liters
Convert tablespoons to liters instantly — one tablespoon is 0.0147868 liters.
| Tablespoons | Liters |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.014787 L |
| 2 tbsp | 0.029574 L |
| 3 tbsp | 0.04436 L |
| 5 tbsp | 0.073934 L |
| 10 tbsp | 0.147868 L |
| 25 tbsp | 0.369669 L |
| 50 tbsp | 0.739338 L |
| 100 tbsp | 1.478676 L |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Tablespoons field.
- The Liters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Liters field converts back to Tablespoons the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Tablespoons to Liters formula
The factor from tablespoons to liters is 0.0147867648.
L = tbsp × 0.0147867648
Why this factor: the tablespoon and the liter are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.0147867648 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.0147867648 — or use the Liters to Tablespoons converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 8 tbsp. Multiply by 0.0147867648 to get 0.118294 L.
8 tbsp × 0.0147867648 = 0.118294 L
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 liter?
A liter is the everyday metric unit of volume, equal to the space in a 10 cm cube.
Definition: Exactly one cubic decimeter, so exactly 0.001 cubic meter. Accepted for use with SI but not an SI unit itself.
Where it is used: Fuel, beverages, engine displacement, and recipe volumes across the metric world.
Tablespoons vs Liters
The tablespoon is a US customary unit while the liter 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 liters are in a tablespoon?
One tablespoon equals 0.0147867648 liters.
What is the formula to convert tablespoons to liters?
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 0.0147867648. To reverse it, divide by 0.0147867648 instead.
How do I convert liters back to tablespoons?
Divide by 0.0147867648, which is the same as multiplying by 67.6280454.
How many liters are in 10 tablespoons?
10 tbsp works out to 0.147868 L.
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.