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Tablespoons to Millilitres Converter

Convert tablespoons to millilitres instantly. Uses US tablespoons (14.79 ml). Use the unit selector to switch to UK tablespoons (15 ml) or Australian tablespoons (20 ml).

Formula:[value] tbsp × 14.79 = [result] ml

How to convert Tablespoons to Millilitres

tbsp × 14.79 = ml

For example: 3 tbsp × 14.79 = 44.36 ml

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Common Tablespoons to Millilitres conversions

Common Tablespoons to Millilitres conversions
Tablespoons (tbsp)Millilitres (ml)
0.5 tbsp7.393 ml
1 tbsp14.79 ml
2 tbsp29.57 ml
3 tbsp44.36 ml
4 tbsp59.15 ml
5 tbsp73.93 ml
6 tbsp88.72 ml
8 tbsp118.3 ml
10 tbsp147.9 ml
12 tbsp177.4 ml
16 tbsp236.6 ml

About this conversion

Tablespoons to millilitres is needed when following US recipes that specify tablespoons and you want to measure with a graduated jug or syringe. 1 US tablespoon = 14.787 ml (approximately 15 ml). Cooking equivalencies: 1 tbsp = 3 teaspoons, 1/4 cup = 4 tbsp = 59 ml, 1/3 cup = 5.33 tbsp = 79 ml, 1/2 cup = 8 tbsp = 118 ml, 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 237 ml. Medications are sometimes dosed in tablespoons — always use ml for liquid medicines, as tablespoon sizes vary. The UK tablespoon (15 ml) and Australian tablespoon (20 ml) differ; check which standard a recipe uses.

Frequently asked questions

How many ml is 1 tablespoon?+
1 US tablespoon equals exactly 14.787 ml (commonly rounded to 15 ml in cooking). 1 UK tablespoon is 15 ml; 1 Australian tablespoon is 20 ml.
How many tablespoons is 30 ml?+
30 ml equals approximately 2 US tablespoons.
How many tablespoons in 1/4 cup?+
1/4 cup equals 4 tablespoons (US). 1 US cup = 16 tablespoons.
Is a tablespoon the same in the US and UK?+
Slightly different. A US tablespoon is 14.79 ml, a UK tablespoon is 15 ml. The difference (1.4%) is negligible for cooking. The Australian tablespoon (20 ml) is notably larger.