One U.S. tablespoon is 14.79 mL, three teaspoons, or half a fluid ounce. Recipes from the UK and Europe usually assume 15 mL.
How to use the Tablespoons to mL Converter
- Type the number of tablespoons (US) into the Tablespoons (US) field. Decimals such as 0.5 are fine.
- Read the answer in Millilitres. 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 millilitres back to tablespoons (US), type into the Millilitres 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 tablespoon (US) equals 14.786765 millilitres. The calculator multiplies the number of tablespoons (US) you type by 14.786765 to give millilitres, and when you type into the millilitres field it divides by the same factor to give tablespoons (US). Because the ratio never changes, doubling the tablespoons (US) always doubles the millilitres, for example 2 tbsp is 29.57353 mL.
How to convert tablespoons (US) to millilitres
- Write down the value in tablespoons (US), for example 1 tbsp.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 14.786765 (because 1 tablespoon (US) = 14.786765 mL).
- 1 × 14.786765 = 14.786765 mL.
- To go back from millilitres to tablespoons (US), divide by 14.786765, or multiply by 0.067628045.
tbsp to mL conversion table
| Tablespoons (US) | Millilitres | Millilitres | Tablespoons (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 tbsp | 7.3933824 mL | 1 mL | 0.067628045 tbsp |
| 1 tbsp | 14.786765 mL | 2 mL | 0.13525609 tbsp |
| 1.5 tbsp | 22.180147 mL | 5 mL | 0.33814023 tbsp |
| 2 tbsp | 29.57353 mL | 10 mL | 0.67628045 tbsp |
| 3 tbsp | 44.360294 mL | 20 mL | 1.3525609 tbsp |
| 4 tbsp | 59.147059 mL | 50 mL | 3.3814023 tbsp |
| 6 tbsp | 88.720589 mL | 100 mL | 6.7628045 tbsp |
| 8 tbsp | 118.29412 mL | 1,000 mL | 67.628045 tbsp |
| 16 tbsp | 236.58824 mL |
Volume units explained
- 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).
- 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.
Quick mental conversion
For a fast estimate, multiply tablespoons (US) by about 15 to get millilitres; the error is about 1.4%. Use the calculator above when you need the exact figure.
Formula
1 tbsp = 14.786765 mL
1 mL = 0.067628045 tbsp
mL = tbsp × 14.786765
Worked example
Inputs: Tablespoons (US): 1 tbsp.
Results: Millilitres = 14.78676478 mL; Teaspoons (US) = 3 tsp; US fluid ounces = 0.5 US fl oz; US cups = 0.0625 US cup.
Frequently asked questions
How many mL in 2 tablespoons?
About 29.6 mL.
How many teaspoons in a tablespoon?
3.
How many millilitres are in one tablespoon (US)?
1 tbsp = 14.786765 mL.
How many tablespoons (US) are in one millilitre?
1 mL = 0.067628045 tbsp.
How do I convert tablespoons (US) to millilitres?
Multiply the number of tablespoons (US) by 14.786765. For example, 1 tbsp × 14.786765 = 14.786765 mL.
How do I convert millilitres back to tablespoons (US)?
Divide by 14.786765 (or multiply by 0.067628045), or simply type the value into the millilitres field above.
What is 2 tbsp in millilitres?
2 tbsp = 29.57353 mL.
Is the tablespoons (US) to millilitres conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact official definitions (NIST and the SI), so the factor 14.786765 is exact to every digit shown, so the only difference you may see is rounding in the last displayed digit.