Convert Tablespoons to Milliliters
Convert Tablespoons (tbsp) to Milliliters (mL) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
mL = tbsp × 14.78676478
About Tablespoons
A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary cooking measurement equal to 3 teaspoons or 1/2 fluid ounce - approximately 14.787 mL. It is the standard 'large spoon' measurement in hundreds of millions of American recipes - used for butter portions, oil, sugar, sauce, and condiment quantities. Outside cooking, tablespoons appear in DIY instructions, garden fertilizer dosages, and cleaning product formulations. A typical soup spoon holds roughly one tablespoon. The tablespoon is the practical bridge between the tiny teaspoon and the larger cup in everyday kitchen measurement.
About Milliliters
A milliliter (mL) is one thousandth of a liter (0.001 L) and exactly equal to one cubic centimeter (cc/cm³). It is one of the most commonly used units in everyday life - standard medicine doses, cooking measurements, and beverage labels all reference milliliters. A standard teaspoon holds about 5 mL, a tablespoon 15 mL, and a standard wine glass typically 150-250 mL. The milliliter is the workhorse of liquid measurement in medicine, cooking, chemistry, and consumer products worldwide, bridging the gap between the full liter and laboratory-scale measurements.
Quick Reference Table
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14.7868 mL |
| 2 tbsp | 29.5735 mL |
| 5 tbsp | 73.9338 mL |
| 10 tbsp | 147.868 mL |
| 25 tbsp | 369.669 mL |
| 50 tbsp | 739.338 mL |
| 100 tbsp | 1478.68 mL |