The short answer
- 1 tbsp ≈ 14.78676 mL
- 1 mL ≈ 0.06762805 tbsp
Worked example2 tbsp × 14.78676478 = 29.57353 mL
UNIT CONVERSION
← Volume converterUS tablespoons to millilitres
To convert US tablespoons to millilitres, multiply the number of US tablespoons by 14.78676478.
What the units mean
Us tablespoon. The US tablespoon is half a US fluid ounce, about 14.79 mL. Most countries use a 15 mL metric tablespoon, and Australia uses 20 mL.
Millilitre. The millilitre is one thousandth of a litre, the same volume as one cubic centimetre.
US tablespoons to millilitres table
| Us tablespoons (tbsp) | Millilitres (mL) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 7.393382 |
| 1 | 14.78676 |
| 1.5 | 22.18015 |
| 2 | 29.57353 |
| 3 | 44.36029 |
| 4 | 59.14706 |
| 5 | 73.93382 |
| 6 | 88.72059 |
| 8 | 118.2941 |
| 10 | 147.8676 |
| 12 | 177.4412 |
| 16 | 236.5882 |
Values are rounded to 7 significant figures.
Common questions
How do I convert US tablespoons to millilitres?
Multiply the number of US tablespoons by 14.78676478. For example, 2 tbsp × 14.78676478 = 29.57353 mL.
How many millilitres are in one US tablespoon?
One US tablespoon is about 14.78676 millilitres.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact legal definitions, so the factor is exact. Values on this page are rounded to 7 significant figures.