US Tablespoons to Milliliters (tbsp to mL)
1 tbsp = 14.7868 mL
and 1 mL = 0.067628 tbsp
How to convert US Tablespoons to Milliliters
mL = tbsp × 14.7868
To convert, multiply the number of US tablespoons by 14.7868. Example: 10 tbsp × 14.7868 = 147.868 mL.
1 US tablespoon is 1/2 US fl oz = 14.78676478125 mL; 3 teaspoons make a tablespoon.
Used for recipes, cough syrup and supplements. An Australian tablespoon is 20 mL, so check which one your recipe means.
Mental shortcut: multiply by 15 (overestimates by about 1.4%).
US Tablespoons to Milliliters conversion chart
| US Tablespoons | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 0.5 tbsp | 7.39 mL |
| 1 tbsp | 14.79 mL |
| 2 tbsp | 29.57 mL |
| 3 tbsp | 44.36 mL |
| 4 tbsp | 59.15 mL |
| 5 tbsp | 73.93 mL |
| 6 tbsp | 88.72 mL |
| 7 tbsp | 103.51 mL |
| 8 tbsp | 118.29 mL |
| 9 tbsp | 133.08 mL |
| 10 tbsp | 147.87 mL |
| 11 tbsp | 162.65 mL |
| 12 tbsp | 177.44 mL |
| 13 tbsp | 192.23 mL |
| 14 tbsp | 207.01 mL |
| 15 tbsp | 221.8 mL |
| 16 tbsp | 236.59 mL |
| 17 tbsp | 251.38 mL |
| 18 tbsp | 266.16 mL |
| 19 tbsp | 280.95 mL |
| 20 tbsp | 295.74 mL |
Values rounded to 2 decimal places (4 below 1). Use the converter above for more precision.
Frequently asked questions
How many milliliters are in 1 US tablespoon?
1 US tablespoon = 14.7868 milliliters. 1 US tablespoon is 1/2 US fl oz = 14.78676478125 mL; 3 teaspoons make a tablespoon.
How do I convert US tablespoons to milliliters?
Multiply the number of US tablespoons by 14.7868. Example: 10 tbsp × 14.7868 = 147.868 mL.
Is there a quick way to estimate tbsp to mL in your head?
Yes — multiply by 15. This overestimates by about 1.4%. Use the exact formula (mL = tbsp × 14.7868) when precision matters.