Tablespoons to Milliliters
Type US tablespoons (tbsp), see milliliters (mL).
By Akash Yadav Updated 27 September 2026
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The formula
How to convert tablespoons to milliliters
To change tablespoons into milliliters, multiply by 14.78676478125.
milliliters = tablespoons × 14.78676478125
Going the other way: tablespoons = milliliters × 0.067628045404
1 US tablespoon = 14.78676478125 milliliters. This factor is the exact definition of the unit, not a rounded estimate.
Worked example
You have 2 tablespoons. Multiply by 14.78676478125. 2 × 14.78676478125 = 29.5735 mL.
Common values
Tablespoons to milliliters conversion table
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 tbsp | 7.3934 mL |
| 1 tbsp | 14.7868 mL |
| 1.5 tbsp | 22.1801 mL |
| 2 tbsp | 29.5735 mL |
| 2.5 tbsp | 36.9669 mL |
| 3 tbsp | 44.3603 mL |
| 4 tbsp | 59.1471 mL |
| 5 tbsp | 73.9338 mL |
| 6 tbsp | 88.7206 mL |
| 8 tbsp | 118.2941 mL |
| 10 tbsp | 147.8676 mL |
| 12 tbsp | 177.4412 mL |
| 16 tbsp | 236.5882 mL |
Before you rely on it
Which tablespoon: 14.8, 15 or 20 mL?
This page uses the US customary tablespoon: exactly half a US fluid ounce, which is 14.78676478125 mL. It is the spoon in American recipes, and 16 of them fill a US cup.
The UK, Canada, New Zealand and most metric recipes use a 15 mL tablespoon, and US nutrition labels round the tablespoon to 15 mL as well. The difference from the US spoon is about 1.4 percent — far less than the difference between a level and a heaped spoon.
Australia is the exception: an Australian tablespoon is 20 mL, four teaspoons rather than three. An Australian recipe that asks for 2 tablespoons means 40 mL, not about 30.
A tablespoon is a measuring spoon, not the spoon you eat soup with. Cutlery varies widely in size, so for anything that matters — baking powder, salt, medicine — use a marked measuring spoon.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many mL is 1 tablespoon?
1 US tablespoon is exactly 14.78676478125 mL, about 14.8 mL. A metric tablespoon is 15 mL, an Australian one 20 mL.
How many mL is 2 tablespoons?
2 US tablespoons is about 29.57 mL — exactly 1 US fluid ounce.
How many mL is 3 tablespoons?
3 US tablespoons is about 44.36 mL.
How many mL is half a tablespoon?
Half a US tablespoon is about 7.39 mL — the same as 1½ teaspoons.
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
A US tablespoon holds exactly 3 teaspoons. An Australian tablespoon holds 4.
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
A US cup holds exactly 16 tablespoons.
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