Tablespoons to ml
1 tbsp = 14.78676478125 ml. Type in either box to convert both ways, in exact decimals.
The formula
1 tbsp = 14.78676478125 ml
To convert tablespoons to millilitres, multiply by 14.78676478125.
A US tablespoon is exactly 14.78676478125 ml and a US teaspoon a third of that. Measuring spoons sold in the UK, Europe and Australia are usually 15 ml and 5 ml (an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml), so the difference is small in cooking.
Common values
| Tablespoons | Millilitres |
|---|---|
| ½ | 7.39 |
| 1 | 14.79 |
| 2 | 29.57 |
| 3 | 44.36 |
| 4 | 59.15 |
| 5 | 73.93 |
| 6 | 88.72 |
| 8 | 118.29 |
| 16 | 236.59 |
Worked out by Figure's own converter, rounded to 2 decimal places.
How to use it
Type a number in the top box and the answer appears in the bottom one as you type; type in the bottom box to go the other way. The round button swaps the units, the unit names open every other unit, and the Every unit list shows the same amount in all of them. Sums work in the boxes too. Nothing is uploaded and there is no account.
Good for:
- Baking and cooking from recipes
- Syrups, oils and dressings
- Cocktails and coffee drinks
- Checking a measuring spoon against a jug
Questions
How many millilitres is 1 tablespoon?
1 tablespoon is exactly 14.78676478125 millilitres.
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
Three. A tablespoon is exactly three teaspoons in both US and metric measures.
Should I measure medicine with a kitchen spoon?
No. Kitchen spoons vary; use the syringe or cup that comes with the medicine.