Tbsp to mL Converter
Use our tbsp to mL converter to convert tablespoons to milliliters instantly. Includes the tbsp to mL formula, US vs metric tablespoon notes, examples like 1 tbsp to mL liquid and how much is 2 tablespoons in mL, plus a quick conversion chart.
What is Tbsp to mL Conversion?
Tbsp (tablespoon) and mL (milliliter) both measure volume, but they come from different measurement systems. If you’re comparing tbsp vs mL, tbsp is a kitchen volume unit while mL is a metric unit.
A tablespoons to milliliters converter is useful for recipes, cooking, baking, and measuring liquids when a recipe lists tablespoons but your measuring tools show milliliters.
Because tablespoon size can vary by region, this converter uses the standard US tablespoon: 1 tbsp = 14.7868 mL. That’s the most common basis for tablespoons to mL conversion online.
Tbsp to mL Formula
To convert tbsp to mL, multiply tablespoons by 14.7868. This is the standard tbsp to mL formula for US tablespoons.
Based on the US tablespoon. This is the standard tablespoons to mL conversion.
Use this if you need the reverse conversion.
So 1 tbsp to milliliters is about 14.79 mL.
So 2 tablespoons in mL is about 29.57 mL.
Tbsp to mL conversion chart
Quick reference values for common conversions (US tablespoon).
| Tbsp | mL |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 7.3934 |
| 1 | 14.7868 |
| 2 | 29.5736 |
| 3 | 44.3604 |
| 4 | 59.1472 |
| 5 | 73.9340 |
| 6 | 88.7208 |
| 8 | 118.2944 |
| 10 | 147.8680 |
| 12 | 177.4416 |
How to Convert Tbsp to mL
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Enter the number of tablespoons (tbsp).
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Multiply the tbsp value by 14.7868.
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Read the result in milliliters (mL).
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If you need milliliters to tablespoons, divide mL by 14.7868.
Frequently Asked Questions
Using the US tablespoon, 1 tbsp equals 14.7868 mL. Multiply tablespoons by 14.7868 to convert tbsp to mL.
Use the tbsp to mL formula: mL = tbsp × 14.7868.
mL = tbsp × 14.7868 (US tablespoon).
It usually refers to the reverse conversion rate (tablespoons per milliliter). For US tablespoons, tbsp = mL ÷ 14.7868.
Tbsp is a kitchen unit (tablespoon) and mL is a metric unit (milliliter). They measure volume, but they’re different systems.
No. Teaspoons use a different factor. This page is for tablespoons to milliliters conversion.