A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Metric tablespoons to Centiliters Converter — metric tbsp to cL
Convert Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) to Centiliter (cL) using the exact conversion factor (1 metric tablespoon = 1.5 centiliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Metric tablespoons to Centiliters converter
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Convert metric, US customary, imperial, cooking, dry, and industrial volume units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Result = input x 1.5e-5 / 1e-5.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Metric tablespoons to Centiliters
Metric tablespoon and Centiliter appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Specifically: A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters, and centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Formula
centiliters = metric tablespoons × 1.5
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 metric tablespoon equals 0.000015 base units, and 1 centiliter equals 0.00001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct metric tablespoon-to-centiliter factor of 1.5.
Simple example
1 metric tbsp × 1.5 = 1.5 cL
1 metric tablespoon = 1.5 centiliters.
Real-world example
10 metric tbsp × 1.5 = 15 cL
10 metric tablespoons = 15 centiliters.
Conversion table
| Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) | Centiliter (cL) |
|---|---|
| 1 metric tbsp | 1.5 cL |
| 5 metric tbsp | 7.5 cL |
| 10 metric tbsp | 15 cL |
| 25 metric tbsp | 37.5 cL |
| 50 metric tbsp | 75 cL |
| 100 metric tbsp | 150 cL |
Reverse conversion: Centiliter to Metric tablespoon
1.5 cL × 0.6666666667 = 1 metric tbsp
1.5 centiliters = 1 metric tablespoons.
metric tablespoons = centiliters × 0.666666666667
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centiliter to Metric tablespoon.
Understanding the Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp)
A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Understanding the Centiliter (cL)
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centiliters are in 1 metric tablespoon?
1 metric tablespoon equals 1.5 centiliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert metric tablespoon to centiliter?
Multiply the metric tablespoon value by 1.5. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centiliter back to metric tablespoon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centiliter equals 0.6666666667 metric tablespoons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a metric tablespoon?
Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) is a unit of volume.
What is a centiliter?
Centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume.
Is the metric tablespoon to centiliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both metric tablespoon and centiliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1.5 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.