Milliliters to Tablespoons Converter
Convert milliliters to tablespoons instantly. One milliliter equals exactly 0.06762805 tablespoons. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert milliliters to tablespoons
Worked example: convert 48 milliliters to tablespoons. Using tablespoons ← milliliters × 0.0676280454, we get 48 × 0.0676280454 = 3.2461462 tbsp. To check the result, convert back: 3.2461462 tbsp ÷ 0.0676280454 = 48 ml.
Milliliters to tablespoons chart
| Milliliters (ml) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 ml | 0.06762805 tbsp |
| 2 ml | 0.1352561 tbsp |
| 3 ml | 0.2028841 tbsp |
| 4 ml | 0.2705122 tbsp |
| 5 ml | 0.3381402 tbsp |
| 6 ml | 0.4057683 tbsp |
| 8 ml | 0.5410244 tbsp |
| 10 ml | 0.6762805 tbsp |
| 12 ml | 0.8115365 tbsp |
| 15 ml | 1.014421 tbsp |
| 20 ml | 1.352561 tbsp |
| 25 ml | 1.690701 tbsp |
| 30 ml | 2.028841 tbsp |
| 40 ml | 2.705122 tbsp |
| 50 ml | 3.381402 tbsp |
| 75 ml | 5.072103 tbsp |
| 100 ml | 6.762805 tbsp |
| 150 ml | 10.14421 tbsp |
| 200 ml | 13.52561 tbsp |
| 250 ml | 16.90701 tbsp |
| 500 ml | 33.81402 tbsp |
| 1,000 ml | 67.62805 tbsp |
Tablespoons to milliliters (reverse)
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Milliliters (ml) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14.78676 ml |
| 2 tbsp | 29.57353 ml |
| 5 tbsp | 73.93382 ml |
| 10 tbsp | 147.8676 ml |
| 20 tbsp | 295.7353 ml |
| 50 tbsp | 739.3382 ml |
| 100 tbsp | 1,478.676 ml |
| 250 tbsp | 3,696.691 ml |
| 500 tbsp | 7,393.382 ml |
| 1,000 tbsp | 14,786.76 ml |
About the milliliter and the tablespoon
A milliliter (millilitre) is one thousandth of a liter and equals one cubic centimeter. It measures medicine, cooking liquids and small drink portions; a teaspoon is about 5 ml.
A US tablespoon is 14.787 milliliters, or three teaspoons. Australia uses a 20 ml tablespoon and the UK and many metric kitchens use 15 ml, so check the recipe's origin when precision matters.
One tablespoon equals 14.78676 milliliters, which makes the tablespoon the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in milliliters and tablespoons
| Everyday example (approximate) | In milliliters | In tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| A teaspoon of medicine | 5 ml | 0.33814 tbsp |
| A shot glass | 44 ml | 2.9756 tbsp |
| A can of soda | 355 ml | 24.008 tbsp |
| A bottle of wine | 750 ml | 50.721 tbsp |
| A large water bottle | 1,000 ml | 67.628 tbsp |
| A 2-liter soft drink bottle | 2,000 ml | 135.26 tbsp |
Milliliters to tablespoons FAQ
How many tablespoons are in one milliliter?
One milliliter equals exactly 0.0676280454 tablespoons. In the other direction, one tablespoon equals 14.786765 milliliters.
How do I convert milliliters to tablespoons without a calculator?
convert 48 milliliters to tablespoons. Using tablespoons ← milliliters × 0.0676280454, we get 48 × 0.0676280454 = 3.2461462 tbsp. To check the result, convert back: 3.2461462 tbsp ÷ 0.0676280454 = 48 ml. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 0.068. Then 48 ml is about 3.264 tbsp, compared with the exact 3.24615 tbsp (an error of 0.55%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a teaspoon of medicine in tablespoons?
A teaspoon of medicine is about 5 milliliters, which is 0.33814 tablespoons. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the milliliters and tablespoons the same in every country?
The milliliter is exactly 0.001 L, or 1 cm³. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, a UK/metric tablespoon is 15 ml and an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml.