How to convert tablespoons to milliliters
Tablespoons and Milliliters both measure volume, so converting is a single multiplication. One tbsp equals 14.7868 ml, so you multiply your tablespoons value by 14.7868.
Formula: milliliters = tablespoons × 14.7868. For example, 10 tbsp = 147.868 ml.
Tablespoons to Milliliters conversion table
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Milliliters (ml) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14.7868 |
| 2 | 29.5736 |
| 5 | 73.934 |
| 10 | 147.868 |
| 25 | 369.67 |
| 50 | 739.34 |
| 100 | 1,478.68 |
| 1,000 | 14,786.8 |
Tablespoons and Milliliters explained
Tablespoons (tbsp): A cooking measure of about 14.79 ml (US), equal to three teaspoons.
Milliliters (ml): One-thousandth of a litre, used for small liquid amounts and medicine.
When you'd convert tablespoons to milliliters
You'll convert tablespoons to milliliters whenever a measurement is given in one unit but you need it in the other — comparing tablespoons and milliliters figures across regions, following a recipe or spec, or double-checking a number. Because 1 tbsp is exactly 14.7868 ml, the result is precise every time.
Frequently asked questions
How many milliliters are in a tablespoon?
One tbsp equals 14.7868 ml. Multiply your tablespoons figure by 14.7868 to get milliliters.
What is the formula to convert tablespoons to milliliters?
milliliters = tablespoons × 14.7868. The factor 14.7868 is exact.
What is 2 tablespoons in milliliters?
2 tbsp = 29.5736 ml. You can enter any value in the converter above to get an instant result.
Is this Tablespoons to Milliliters converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the standard conversion factor (1 tbsp = 14.7868 ml) defined by NIST Handbook 44 / US customary liquid measures, so results are exact to several decimal places.