A US tablespoon is half a US fluid ounce.
Tablespoons to Microliters Converter — tbsp to uL
Convert Tablespoon (tbsp) to Microliter (uL) using the exact conversion factor (1 tablespoon = 14,786.76478 microliter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Tablespoons to Microliters converter
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Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Result = input x 1.47867648e-5 / 1e-9.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Tablespoons to Microliters
Tablespoon and Microliter 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
microliters = tablespoons × 14786.7647812
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 tablespoon equals 0.0000147867647813 base units, and 1 microliter equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct tablespoon-to-microliter factor of 14786.7647812.
Simple example
1 tbsp × 14786.76478 = 14,786.76478 uL
1 tablespoon = 14,786.76478 microliters.
Real-world example
10 tbsp × 14786.76478 = 147,867.6478 uL
10 tablespoons = 147,867.6478 microliters.
Conversion table
| Tablespoon (tbsp) | Microliter (uL) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14,786.76478 uL |
| 5 tbsp | 73,933.82391 uL |
| 10 tbsp | 147,867.6478 uL |
| 25 tbsp | 369,669.1195 uL |
| 50 tbsp | 739,338.2391 uL |
| 100 tbsp | 1,478,676.478 uL |
Reverse conversion: Microliter to Tablespoon
1 uL × 0.0000676280454 = 0.000067628 tbsp
1 microliter = 0.000067628 tablespoons.
tablespoons = microliters × 0.0000676280454037
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microliter 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 Microliter (uL)
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
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 microliters are in 1 tablespoon?
1 tablespoon equals 14,786.76478 microliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert tablespoon to microliter?
Multiply the tablespoon value by 14786.76478. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microliter back to tablespoon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microliter equals 0.000067628 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 microliter?
Microliter (uL) is a unit of volume.
Is the tablespoon to microliter 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)