Convert Tablespoons to Milliliters
1 tbsp = 14.7868 mL
Conversion Table
| tablespoons (tbsp) | milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 7.3934 |
| 1 | 14.7868 |
| 2 | 29.5736 |
| 5 | 73.934 |
| 10 | 147.87 |
| 25 | 369.67 |
| 50 | 739.34 |
| 100 | 1478.68 |
| 250 | 3696.7 |
| 500 | 7393.4 |
| 1000 | 14786.8 |
How to Convert tablespoons to milliliters
To convert tablespoons to milliliters, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 tbsp = 147.87 mL
About tablespoons and milliliters
The Conversion Formula
To convert tablespoons to milliliters, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 tbsp = 14.7868 mL. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 tbsp to milliliters: 25 × 14.7868 = 369.67 mL. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 14.7868, or equivalently multiply by 0.0676279.
About tablespoons
The tablespoon (tbsp) evolved from the serving spoons used at the dinner table. As a unit, it was standardized for recipes to mean exactly 3 teaspoons or 1/2 of a fluid ounce in the US (approx. 14.8 mL). In Australia, a tablespoon is defined as 20 mL. It is the largest spoon in a standard measuring set and is crucial for measuring oils, sauces, and leavening agents. tablespoons are commonly used in Recipe ingredients (oil, sugar), Medicine dosing, Serving sizes (e.g., peanut butter), and Coffee grounds.
A coffee scoop is typically 2 tablespoons.
About milliliters
The milliliter (mL) is exactly one cubic centimeter (cc). This 1-to-1 relationship with spatial volume makes it incredibly useful in science and medicine. In healthcare, 'cc' and 'mL' are used interchangeably. It is the global standard for small liquid measurements, from vaccine doses to shampoo bottles. milliliters are commonly used in Medicine dosages, Canned drink volumes, Cooking (metric recipes), and Perfume bottles, Laboratory pipettes.
A standard teaspoon holds about 5 milliliters.
When Would You Convert tablespoons to milliliters?
Converting between tablespoons and milliliters is one of the most common volume conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 tbsp = 14.7868 mL) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.