A metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 milliliters.
Metric tablespoon to Tablespoon
Convert Metric tablespoon to Tablespoon instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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A US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons, or about 14.79 milliliters.
tbsp = metric tbsp × 1.014420681
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Formula
tbsp = metric tbsp × 1.014420681
metric tbsp = tbsp × 0.9857843188
Conversion table
| 1 metric tbsp | 1.014421 tbsp |
| 5 metric tbsp | 5.072103 tbsp |
| 10 metric tbsp | 10.144207 tbsp |
| 20 metric tbsp | 20.288414 tbsp |
| 50 metric tbsp | 50.721034 tbsp |
| 100 metric tbsp | 101.442068 tbsp |
| 500 metric tbsp | 507.210341 tbsp |
| 1000 metric tbsp | 1014.420681 tbsp |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the metric tablespoon (metric tbsp). A metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 milliliters.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the tablespoon (tbsp). A US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons, or about 14.79 milliliters.
How do I convert metric tablespoon to tablespoon?
Multiply the metric tablespoon value by 1.014420681. For example, 10 metric tbsp × 1.014420681 = 10.144207 tbsp.
Is the metric tablespoon to tablespoon conversion exact?
Yes. This conversion uses a fixed factor defined for cooking measurement standards, so results are consistent every time.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used when following recipes, adjusting ingredient quantities, or converting between US customary and metric cooking measurements.
Can I convert tablespoon back to metric tablespoon?
Yes. Multiply the tablespoon value by 0.9857843188 to get metric tablespoon.
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About this conversion
This page converts metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) to tablespoon (tbsp) within the cooking converter.
A metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 milliliters. A US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons, or about 14.79 milliliters.
The formula is tbsp = metric tbsp × 1.014420681, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the cooking converter's reference units.
Results are consistent because the conversion relies on a fixed numerical ratio rather than an estimate.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common metric tablespoon values already converted to tablespoon.