A US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons, or about 14.79 milliliters.
Tablespoon to Milliliter
Convert Tablespoon to Milliliter instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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The milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, a standard metric unit of volume.
mL = tbsp × 14.78676478
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Formula
mL = tbsp × 14.78676478
tbsp = mL × 0.0676280454
Conversion table
| 1 tbsp | 14.786765 mL |
| 5 tbsp | 73.933824 mL |
| 10 tbsp | 147.867648 mL |
| 20 tbsp | 295.735296 mL |
| 50 tbsp | 739.338239 mL |
| 100 tbsp | 1478.676478 mL |
| 500 tbsp | 7393.382391 mL |
| 1000 tbsp | 14786.764781 mL |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the tablespoon (tbsp). A US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons, or about 14.79 milliliters.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the milliliter (mL). The milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, a standard metric unit of volume.
How do I convert tablespoon to milliliter?
Multiply the tablespoon value by 14.78676478. For example, 10 tbsp × 14.78676478 = 147.867648 mL.
Is the tablespoon to milliliter 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 milliliter back to tablespoon?
Yes. Multiply the milliliter value by 0.0676280454 to get tablespoon.
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About this conversion
This page converts tablespoon (tbsp) to milliliter (mL) within the cooking converter.
A US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons, or about 14.79 milliliters. The milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, a standard metric unit of volume.
The formula is mL = tbsp × 14.78676478, 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 tablespoon values already converted to milliliter.