There are 14.787 mL in a tablespoon and 0.0676 tablespoons in one mL. These conversions refer to the US tablespoon. However, tablespoon sizes can vary in different parts of the world. Read on to learn all the details about tablespoon, and milliliters, and how to convert milliliters to tablespoon and tablespoons to milliliters.
Knowing the mL in a tablespoon can help us make conversions easily. Not to mention, if you misplace any of your measuring equipment, this becomes super handy. (Especially for me, when my spoon set is taken by my kids as a toy and I can’t find it.)
How many milliliters are in a tablespoon?
One tablespoon is equal to 14.787 milliliters, meaning there are 14.787 mL per tablespoon (tbsp). For example, a tablespoon of liquid will contain 14.787 mL. This measurement applies to the US tablespoon.
Variations:
Other places around the world use different sizes for a tablespoon:
- Metric tablespoon: Most countries around the world use the metric system. A metric tablespoon equals exactly 15 milliliters.
- Imperial tablespoon: An imperial or British tablespoon measures 17.758 milliliters.
- Australian tablespoon: An Australian tablespoon is bigger and is equal to 20 mL.
To summarize:
- 1 US tablespoon = 14.787 mL
- 1 Metric tablespoon = 15 mL
- 1 Imperial tablespoon = 17.758 mL
- 1 Australian tablespoon = 20 mL
Note: There is a very small difference between a US tablespoon and a metric tablespoon, and in a lot of situations, they can be used interchangeably. However, if you need very precise measurements, it is best to stick to a specific tablespoon.
- How many milliliters (mL) in two tablespoons? There are 29.574 mL in two tablespoons.
- How many milliliters (mL) in a half tablespoon? There are 7.394 mL in a half tablespoon.
- How many milliliters (mL) in a quarter (¼ or 0.25) tablespoon? There are 3.697 mL in ¼ tablespoon.
Convert tablespoons to milliliters (tbsp to mL)
To convert tablespoons to milliliters, multiply the number of tablespoons by 14.787. For example, 5 tbsp is 5 x 14.787 = 73.935 mL.
Variations:
- For metric tablespoon, multiply the number of tablespoons by 15. For example, 3 metric tablespoons in milliliters would be 3 x 15 = 45 mL.
- For imperial tablespoon, multiply the number of tablespoons by 17.758. For example, 3 imperial tablespoons in milliliters would be 3 x 17.758 = 53.275 mL.
Tablespoons to mL conversion chart
Below, you can find the chart with conversions of different sizes of tablespoons to milliliters.
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | 3.697 mL |
| 1/3 | 4.929 mL |
| 1/2 | 7.394 mL |
| 1 | 14.787 mL |
| 1.5 | 22.181 mL |
| 2 | 29.574 mL |
| 2.5 | 36.968 mL |
| 3 | 44.361 mL |
| 4 | 59.148 mL |
| 5 | 73.935 mL |
| 6 | 88.722 mL |
| 7 | 103.509 mL |
| 8 | 118.296 mL |
| 9 | 133.083 mL |
| 10 | 147.87 mL |
How many tablespoons are in a milliliter?
There are 0.0676 tablespoons in a milliliter, there are 0.338 tablespoons in 5 ml, 0.676 tablespoons in 10 ml, and 2.029 tablespoons in 30 milliliters. (refers to US tablespoon)
Variation:
- In the Imperial system, 1 milliliter is equivalent to 0.0563 Imperial tablespoons.
- In the metric system, 1 milliliter is equal to 0.067 metric tablespoons.
Convert milliliters to tablespoon (mL to tablespoon)
To convert milliliters to tablespoons (US), we can divide the value in milliliters by 14.787.
For example, to know how many tablespoons are 10 mL, we can divide 10 by 14.787 which will give us approximately 0.676 tablespoons.
Variations:
- For milliliters to metric tablespoon, divide the mL by 15. For example, 10 milliliters in tablespoon would be 10/15 = 0.667 metric tablespoons.
- For milliliters to imperial or UK tablespoon, divide the mL by 17.758. For example, 10 milliliters in tablespoon would be 10/17.758 = approximately 0.563 imperial or UK tablespoons.
Milliliters to tablespoons conversion chart
Below, you can find the chart with conversions of milliliters to tablespoons. Under this, you can find a printable chart with conversions of milliliters to US tablespoons and metric tablespoons.
| Milliliters (mL) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 mL | 0.0676 |
| 2 mL | 0.135 |
| 2.5 mL | 0.169 |
| 3 mL | 0.203 |
| 4 mL | 0.271 |
| 5 mL | 0.338 |
| 6 mL | 0.406 |
| 7 mL | 0.473 |
| 7.5 mL | 0.507 |
| 8 mL | 0.541 |
| 9 mL | 0.609 |
| 10 mL | 0.676 |
| 12.5 mL | 0.845 |
| 15 mL | 1.014 |
| 20 mL | 1.352 |
| 30 mL | 2.029 |
| 40 mL | 2.705 |
| 45 mL | 3.043 |
| 50 mL | 3.381 |
| 60 mL | 4.058 |
| 80 mL | 5.41 |
| 100 mL | 6.763 |
| 250 mL | 16.907 |
What is a tablespoon?
A tablespoon is a larger spoon commonly used for serving or measuring larger quantities of both dry and liquid ingredients in recipes.
One tablespoon is equal to 3 teaspoons (except in Australia, where 1 tablespoon is equal to 4 teaspoons). In the United States, it is equal to 14.787 milliliters. In the Imperial system, it holds about 17.758 milliliters, while in the metric system, it is exactly 15 milliliters.
Note: The tablespoon is often abbreviated as tbsp, while a teaspoon is abbreviated as tsp.
Why are there different tablespoon sizes in different countries?
Different countries use different measuring systems. The metric system is used in most countries, while the imperial system or a system based on it is used in just three countries: the United States, Liberia, and Myanmar.
In the United States, the US customary system is used, which is based on the imperial system, and it uses the US tablespoon. Meanwhile, in metric countries, a metric tablespoon is used.
What is a milliliter?
A milliliter is a unit of volume that is part of the metric system. One milliliter is equal to 1/1000th of a liter. In the US customary system, a milliliter is approximately 0.0676 tablespoons or 0.034 fluid ounces. In the Imperial system, it is around 0.0563 tablespoons.
Frequently asked questions
- How many tablespoons is 3 ml? There are 0.203 tablespoons in 3 ml.
- How many milliliters is 5 tablespoons? 5 tablespoons are equal to 73.93 mL (milliliters).
- How much is 5 ml in tablespoons? (5 ml to tablespoon) 5 ml is equal to 0.338 tablespoons.
- How much is 20 ml in tablespoons? (20 ml to tablespoon) 20 ml is equal to 1.353 tablespoons.
- How much is 30 ml in tablespoons? (30 ml to tablespoon) 30 ml is equal to 2.029 tablespoons.
Key points
There are 14.787 mL (milliliters) in a tablespoon, 29.574 milliliters in two tablespoons, 3.697 milliliters in a quarter tablespoon, and 7.394 milliliters in a half tablespoon in the US. To convert tablespoons to mL, multiply the number of tablespoons by 14.787.
There are 0.0676 tablespoons in a milliliter, 0.338 tablespoons in 5 ml, 0.676 tablespoons in 10 ml, and 2.029 tablespoons in 30 mL. To convert mL to tablespoons, divide the number of mL by 14.787.
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