Tablespoons to Milliliters
Type a value in either box to convert between tablespoons and milliliters. The factor is 14.7868.
| Tablespoons | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14.786765 mL |
| 2 tbsp | 29.57353 mL |
| 3 tbsp | 44.360294 mL |
| 5 tbsp | 73.933824 mL |
| 10 tbsp | 147.867648 mL |
| 25 tbsp | 369.66912 mL |
| 50 tbsp | 739.338239 mL |
| 100 tbsp | 1478.676478 mL |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Tablespoons field.
- The Milliliters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Milliliters field converts back to Tablespoons the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Tablespoons to Milliliters formula
To convert tablespoons to milliliters, multiply by 14.7867648.
mL = tbsp × 14.7867648
Why this factor: the tablespoon and the milliliter 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 Milliliters to Tablespoons converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Given 50 tbsp, multiplying by 14.7867648 yields 739.338239 mL.
50 tbsp × 14.7867648 = 739.338239 mL
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 milliliter?
A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter, and is exactly the same volume as a cubic centimeter.
Definition: Exactly 0.001 liter, which is exactly 1 cm³.
Where it is used: Medicine doses, cosmetics, recipe quantities, and laboratory work.
Worth knowing: 1 mL = 1 cm³ = 1 cc exactly, so these three units are interchangeable.
Tablespoons vs Milliliters
The tablespoon is a US customary unit while the milliliter 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 milliliters are in a tablespoon?
One tablespoon equals 14.7867648 milliliters.
What is the formula to convert tablespoons to milliliters?
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 14.7867648. To reverse it, divide by 14.7867648 instead.
How do I convert milliliters back to tablespoons?
Divide by 14.7867648, which is the same as multiplying by 0.0676280454.
How many milliliters are in 10 tablespoons?
10 tbsp works out to 147.867648 mL.
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.