Milliliter is 0.001 liter units.
Milliliters to Metric tablespoons Converter — mL to metric tbsp
Convert Milliliter (mL) to Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) using the exact conversion factor (1 milliliter = 0.0666666667 metric tablespoon). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Milliliters to Metric tablespoons converter
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Cooking Converter
Convert cooking volume and mass units used in recipes and nutrition workflows.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 1.5e-5.
Volume units are compatible.
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About Converting Milliliters to Metric tablespoons
Milliliter and Metric tablespoon both show up in recipes, and converting between them matters whenever a recipe from one country's cookbook needs to be followed with another country's measuring tools. Milliliter is most often used for medicine dosing (worldwide, including in the us).
Formula
metric tablespoons = milliliters × 0.0666666666667
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 milliliter equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 metric tablespoon equals 0.000015 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct milliliter-to-metric tablespoon factor of 0.0666666666667.
Simple example
1 mL × 0.06666666667 = 0.0666666667 metric tbsp
1 milliliter = 0.0666666667 metric tablespoons.
Real-world example
2 mL × 0.06666666667 = 0.1333333333 metric tbsp
2 milliliters = 0.1333333333 metric tablespoons.
Conversion table
| Milliliter (mL) | Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 mL | 0.0166666667 metric tbsp |
| 0.5 mL | 0.0333333333 metric tbsp |
| 1 mL | 0.0666666667 metric tbsp |
| 2 mL | 0.1333333333 metric tbsp |
| 4 mL | 0.2666666667 metric tbsp |
| 8 mL | 0.5333333333 metric tbsp |
Reverse conversion: Metric tablespoon to Milliliter
0.0666666667 metric tbsp × 15 = 1.000000001 mL
0.0666666667 metric tablespoons = 1.000000001 milliliters.
milliliters = metric tablespoons × 15
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Metric tablespoon to Milliliter.
Understanding the Milliliter
Milliliter (mL) measures volume. A milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, equal to one cubic centimeter. It is classified as a SI derived (metric prefix) unit.
Where it's used: Standard small-volume unit worldwide
Uses of the Milliliter today
- Medicine dosing (worldwide, including in the US)
- Cooking and recipe measurement outside the US
- Beverage and small-container labeling
History of the Milliliter
The milliliter follows directly from the liter via the 'milli-' SI prefix. It is notable as one of the few metric units in routine US use, since medicine dosing (syringes, liquid medication) is specified in milliliters even in the US.
Historical origin. Milliliter was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp)
A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Milliliter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — SI prefixes — Defines 'milli-' as the prefix for 10⁻³.
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric tablespoons are in 1 milliliter?
1 milliliter equals 0.0666666667 metric tablespoons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert milliliter to metric tablespoon?
Multiply the milliliter value by 0.06666666667. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert metric tablespoon back to milliliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 metric tablespoon equals 15 milliliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a milliliter?
Milliliter (mL) measures volume. A milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, equal to one cubic centimeter. It is classified as a SI derived (metric prefix) unit.
What is a metric tablespoon?
Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) is a unit of cooking.
Is the milliliter to metric tablespoon conversion exact?
Yes. Both milliliter and metric tablespoon are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.06666666667 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the milliliter still used today?
Standard small-volume unit worldwide