UnitConTablespoons to Milliliters Converter
Convert tablespoons to milliliters for recipes, medicine dosing, and cooking with metric measuring tools. This is a daily conversion for anyone using American recipes on a metric scale.
Formula
Multiply US tablespoons by 14.7868 to get milliliters. To reverse, divide milliliters by 14.7868 to get tablespoons.
Quick reference
| US Tablespoon (US_tbsp) | Milliliter (mL) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14.78676 |
| 2 | 29.57353 |
| 3 | 44.36029 |
| 4 | 59.14706 |
| 6 | 88.72059 |
| 8 | 118.2941 |
| 10 | 147.8676 |
| 12 | 177.4412 |
| 16 | 236.5882 |
| 32 | 473.1765 |
About these units
US Tablespoon
The US tablespoon (3 teaspoons = 1/2 fluid ounce) has been standardized at 14.7868 mL. Its size differs slightly from Australian (20 mL) and UK (15 mL) tablespoons, creating confusion in international recipe adaptation.
Milliliter
The milliliter is the practical small-volume metric unit. Precise medicine dosing, essential oils, and scientific measurements all rely on milliliters for accuracy.