A US tablespoon is half a US fluid ounce.
Tablespoons to Cubic Centimeters Converter — tbsp to cm3
Convert Tablespoon (tbsp) to Cubic Centimeter (cm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 tablespoon = 14.78676478 cubic centimeter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
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 1.47867648e-5 / 1e-6.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Tablespoons to Cubic Centimeters
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. Tablespoon is most often used for us recipe and cooking measurement.
Formula
cubic centimeters = tablespoons × 14.7867647812
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 tablespoon equals 0.0000147867647813 base units, and 1 cubic centimeter equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct tablespoon-to-cubic centimeter factor of 14.7867647812.
Simple example
1 tbsp × 14.78676478 = 14.78676478 cm3
1 tablespoon = 14.78676478 cubic centimeters.
Real-world example
10 tbsp × 14.78676478 = 147.8676478 cm3
10 tablespoons = 147.8676478 cubic centimeters.
Conversion table
| Tablespoon (tbsp) | Cubic Centimeter (cm3) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14.78676478 cm3 |
| 5 tbsp | 73.93382391 cm3 |
| 10 tbsp | 147.8676478 cm3 |
| 25 tbsp | 369.6691195 cm3 |
| 50 tbsp | 739.3382391 cm3 |
| 100 tbsp | 1,478.676478 cm3 |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Centimeter to Tablespoon
14.78676478 cm3 × 0.0676280454 = 0.9999999999 tbsp
14.78676478 cubic centimeters = 0.9999999999 tablespoons.
tablespoons = cubic centimeters × 0.0676280454037
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Centimeter to Tablespoon.
Understanding the Tablespoon
Tablespoon (tbsp) measures volume. The US tablespoon is exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters — 3 US teaspoons, or 1/16 of a US cup. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (cooking and recipe measurement)
Uses of the Tablespoon today
- US recipe and cooking measurement
- Nutrition labeling serving sizes in the US
- Medication dosing instructions in the US
Understanding the Cubic Centimeter (cm3)
Cubic metric volume unit.
Tablespoon — sources
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General tables of units including the US tablespoon definition.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic centimeters are in 1 tablespoon?
1 tablespoon equals 14.78676478 cubic centimeters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert tablespoon to cubic centimeter?
Multiply the tablespoon value by 14.78676478. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic centimeter back to tablespoon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic centimeter equals 0.0676280454 tablespoons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a tablespoon?
Tablespoon (tbsp) measures volume. The US tablespoon is exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters — 3 US teaspoons, or 1/16 of a US cup. It is classified as a US customary unit.
What is a cubic centimeter?
Cubic Centimeter (cm3) is a unit of volume.
Is the tablespoon to cubic centimeter conversion exact?
Yes. The US tablespoon is exactly 14.78676478125 milliliters — 3 US teaspoons, or 1/16 of a US cup. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
Where is the tablespoon still used today?
United States (cooking and recipe measurement)