A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Metric tablespoons to Cubic Centimeters Converter — metric tbsp to cm3
Convert Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) to Cubic Centimeter (cm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 metric tablespoon = 15 cubic centimeter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Metric tablespoons to Cubic Centimeters 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.
Cubic metric volume unit.
Result = input x 1.5e-5 / 1e-6.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Metric tablespoons to Cubic Centimeters
Metric tablespoon and Cubic Centimeter 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 cubic metric volume unit.
Formula
cubic centimeters = metric tablespoons × 15
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 cubic centimeter equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct metric tablespoon-to-cubic centimeter factor of 15.
Simple example
1 metric tbsp × 15 = 15 cm3
1 metric tablespoon = 15 cubic centimeters.
Real-world example
10 metric tbsp × 15 = 150 cm3
10 metric tablespoons = 150 cubic centimeters.
Conversion table
| Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) | Cubic Centimeter (cm3) |
|---|---|
| 1 metric tbsp | 15 cm3 |
| 5 metric tbsp | 75 cm3 |
| 10 metric tbsp | 150 cm3 |
| 25 metric tbsp | 375 cm3 |
| 50 metric tbsp | 750 cm3 |
| 100 metric tbsp | 1,500 cm3 |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Centimeter to Metric tablespoon
15 cm3 × 0.06666666667 = 1 metric tbsp
15 cubic centimeters = 1 metric tablespoons.
metric tablespoons = cubic centimeters × 0.0666666666667
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Centimeter to Metric tablespoon.
Understanding the Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp)
A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Understanding the Cubic Centimeter (cm3)
Cubic metric volume unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic centimeters are in 1 metric tablespoon?
1 metric tablespoon equals 15 cubic centimeters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert metric tablespoon to cubic centimeter?
Multiply the metric tablespoon value by 15. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic centimeter back to metric tablespoon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic centimeter equals 0.0666666667 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 cubic centimeter?
Cubic Centimeter (cm3) is a unit of volume.
Is the metric tablespoon to cubic centimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both metric tablespoon and cubic centimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 15 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.