A U.S. tablespoon is about 14.79 mL; the metric tablespoon used in many countries is 15 mL and the Australian one 20 mL. This converter uses the U.S. tablespoon.
How to use the mL to Tablespoons Converter
- Type the number of millilitres into the Millilitres field. Decimals such as 7.5 are fine.
- Read the answer in Tablespoons (US). It updates as you type, with no button to press. The same amount is also shown in tsp, US fl oz, US cup.
- To go from tablespoons (US) back to millilitres, type into the Tablespoons (US) field instead. Every field also has a unit menu with all 27 volume units, for example L, cL, dL, m³, cm³ (cc), µL, US gal, UK gal, US dry gal.
Results update as you type, and everything is calculated in your browser.
How it works
Both units measure volume, so they are always in the same ratio: one millilitre equals 0.067628045 tablespoons (US). The calculator multiplies the number of millilitres you type by 0.067628045 to give tablespoons (US), and when you type into the tablespoons (US) field it divides by the same factor to give millilitres. Because the ratio never changes, doubling the millilitres always doubles the tablespoons (US), for example 30 mL is 2.0288414 tbsp.
How to convert millilitres to tablespoons (US)
- Write down the value in millilitres, for example 15 mL.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 0.067628045 (because 1 millilitre = 0.067628045 tbsp).
- 15 × 0.067628045 = 1.0144207 tbsp.
- To go back from tablespoons (US) to millilitres, divide by 0.067628045, or multiply by 14.786765.
mL to tbsp conversion table
| Millilitres | Tablespoons (US) | Tablespoons (US) | Millilitres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | 0.33814023 tbsp | 1 tbsp | 14.786765 mL |
| 10 mL | 0.67628045 tbsp | 2 tbsp | 29.57353 mL |
| 15 mL | 1.0144207 tbsp | 5 tbsp | 73.933824 mL |
| 20 mL | 1.3525609 tbsp | 10 tbsp | 147.86765 mL |
| 30 mL | 2.0288414 tbsp | 20 tbsp | 295.7353 mL |
| 45 mL | 3.043262 tbsp | 50 tbsp | 739.33824 mL |
| 50 mL | 3.3814023 tbsp | 100 tbsp | 1,478.6765 mL |
| 60 mL | 4.0576827 tbsp | 1,000 tbsp | 14,786.765 mL |
| 100 mL | 6.7628045 tbsp |
Volume units explained
- Millilitre (mL)
- A millilitre is one thousandth of a litre and exactly one cubic centimetre. Medicines, cosmetics, drinks and kitchen measures are labelled in mL.
- Tablespoon (tbsp)
- A U.S. tablespoon is half a fluid ounce, about 14.79 mL, or three teaspoons. Metric tablespoons are 15 mL (20 mL in Australia).
Quick mental conversion
For a fast estimate, multiply millilitres by about 0.068 to get tablespoons (US); the error is about 0.6%. Use the calculator above when you need the exact figure.
Formula
1 mL = 0.067628045 tbsp
1 tbsp = 14.786765 mL
tbsp = mL × 0.067628045
Worked example
Inputs: Millilitres: 15 mL.
Results: Tablespoons (US) = 1.01442068 tbsp; Teaspoons (US) = 3.04326204 tsp; US fluid ounces = 0.50721034 US fl oz; US cups = 0.06340129 US cup.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons in 15 mL?
About 1.01 U.S. tbsp.
How many mL in a tablespoon?
14.79 mL (U.S.), 15 mL (metric).
How many tablespoons (US) are in one millilitre?
1 mL = 0.067628045 tbsp.
How many millilitres are in one tablespoon (US)?
1 tbsp = 14.786765 mL.
How do I convert millilitres to tablespoons (US)?
Multiply the number of millilitres by 0.067628045. For example, 15 mL × 0.067628045 = 1.0144207 tbsp.
How do I convert tablespoons (US) back to millilitres?
Divide by 0.067628045 (or multiply by 14.786765), or simply type the value into the tablespoons (US) field above.
What is 10 mL in tablespoons (US)?
10 mL = 0.67628045 tbsp.
What is 100 mL in tablespoons (US)?
100 mL = 6.7628045 tbsp.
Is the millilitres to tablespoons (US) conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact official definitions (NIST and the SI), so the factor 0.067628045 is exact to every digit shown, so the only difference you may see is rounding in the last displayed digit.