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Tablespoon to Milliliter Converter
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How to convert tablespoon to milliliter
Tablespoon (tbsp) and Milliliter (ml) both measure volume. Whether you are studying, traveling, cooking, or working on a project, converting between them should be fast and accurate.
Looking for the opposite direction? See our dedicated milliliter to tablespoon converter — same formula reversed, with content written for that direction.
The standard relationship used on this page means that 1 tablespoon equals 14.7868 ml. Enter any number in the calculator — use the swap button to reverse the direction without leaving the page.
Converting 3 tbsp gives 44.3604 ml. This is a practical reference when switching between tablespoon and milliliter for cooking measurements, fuel economy context, and liquid packaging.
Need milliliter to tablespoon instead? Try our Milliliter to Tablespoon converter. ml → tbsp
When you'll use this
- Converting a US recipe's tablespoon measurements into milliliters for precise metric baking or cocktail-making
- Converting a medicine's tablespoon dosing instruction into ml for a more precise pharmacy-style dosing device
- Converting a US coffee scoop measurement (often approximated in tablespoons) into ml for a brewing ratio calculation
- Adjusting a US recipe's tablespoon-based ingredient list for an international recipe conversion app
- Converting a small-batch cooking or skincare DIY recipe's tablespoon quantities into ml for accuracy
Practical note
This page frequently surprises people with the Australia/US tablespoon difference: a US recipe calling for "2 tablespoons of oil" converts to about 29.6 ml using the American 14.79 ml tablespoon, but if the same recipe were written by an Australian source using their 20 ml tablespoon, 2 tablespoons would actually mean 40 ml — a 35% difference that can throw off a sauce or dressing ratio if the wrong country's tablespoon is assumed. For medicine dosing, this page also explains why doctors increasingly write prescriptions in ml rather than "tablespoons," since a US tablespoon and an Australian tablespoon are genuinely different volumes.
Tips
- The US, UK, and Canadian tablespoon is about 14.79 ml — but the Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, roughly 35% larger, so always confirm which country's tablespoon a recipe means before converting.
- Pharmacists and doctors generally prefer ml over "tablespoon" dosing instructions precisely because tablespoon sizes vary by country and household utensil — always use the ml figure on a prescription label when one is given.
- For cocktails, 1 tablespoon (14.79 ml) is close to, but not the same as, a standard bar "tablespoon" pour — many bars actually measure in ounces or ml directly rather than tablespoons.
Read our full guide: Cooking measurements guide
tbsp to ml conversion table
| tbsp | ml |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14.7868 |
| 2 | 29.5736 |
| 4 | 59.1472 |
| 8 | 118.2944 |
| 16 | 236.5888 |
| 32 | 473.1776 |
| 64 | 946.3552 |
ml to tbsp conversion table
Or click the swap button in the converter to switch from ml to tbsp.
| ml | tbsp |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.067627 |
| 2 | 0.135255 |
| 4 | 0.270511 |
| 8 | 0.541023 |
| 16 | 1.082046 |
| 32 | 2.164092 |
| 64 | 4.328184 |
Frequently asked questions
How many milliliters are in 1 tablespoon? +
One tablespoon equals 14.7868 ml. Use the converter above for any value — results are calculated locally with full precision.
How do I convert tbsp to ml? +
Use the formula: ml = tbsp × 14.7868. Enter your value in the calculator and the result appears instantly. Click the swap button to convert ml back to tbsp.
How many tablespoons are in 1 milliliter? +
One milliliter equals 0.067627 tbsp. Swap the converter direction to work backwards from ml to tbsp.
What is 10 tbsp in ml? +
10 tbsp is 147.868 ml. See the conversion table on this page for more common values.
When would I convert tablespoon to milliliter? +
This conversion is useful for cooking measurements, fuel economy context, and liquid packaging. ConvertHub runs entirely in your browser — no data is uploaded to any server.
Is tablespoon to milliliter the same as milliliter to tablespoon? +
They are inverse operations. This page focuses on tbsp → ml with examples and tables for that direction. For ml → tbsp, use our separate milliliter to tablespoon converter page.