Tablespoons to Milliliters Converter
Convert tablespoons to milliliters instantly. One tablespoon equals exactly 14.78676 milliliters. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert tablespoons to milliliters
Worked example: convert 48 tablespoons to milliliters. Using milliliters ← tablespoons × 14.78676478, we get 48 × 14.78676478 = 709.76471 ml. To check the result, convert back: 709.76471 ml ÷ 14.78676478 = 48 tbsp.
Tablespoons to milliliters chart
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Milliliters (ml) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14.78676 ml |
| 2 tbsp | 29.57353 ml |
| 3 tbsp | 44.36029 ml |
| 4 tbsp | 59.14706 ml |
| 5 tbsp | 73.93382 ml |
| 6 tbsp | 88.72059 ml |
| 8 tbsp | 118.2941 ml |
| 10 tbsp | 147.8676 ml |
| 12 tbsp | 177.4412 ml |
| 15 tbsp | 221.8015 ml |
| 20 tbsp | 295.7353 ml |
| 25 tbsp | 369.6691 ml |
| 30 tbsp | 443.6029 ml |
| 40 tbsp | 591.4706 ml |
| 50 tbsp | 739.3382 ml |
| 75 tbsp | 1,109.007 ml |
| 100 tbsp | 1,478.676 ml |
| 150 tbsp | 2,218.015 ml |
| 200 tbsp | 2,957.353 ml |
| 250 tbsp | 3,696.691 ml |
| 500 tbsp | 7,393.382 ml |
| 1,000 tbsp | 14,786.76 ml |
Milliliters to tablespoons (reverse)
| Milliliters (ml) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 ml | 0.06762805 tbsp |
| 2 ml | 0.1352561 tbsp |
| 5 ml | 0.3381402 tbsp |
| 10 ml | 0.6762805 tbsp |
| 20 ml | 1.352561 tbsp |
| 50 ml | 3.381402 tbsp |
| 100 ml | 6.762805 tbsp |
| 250 ml | 16.90701 tbsp |
| 500 ml | 33.81402 tbsp |
| 1,000 ml | 67.62805 tbsp |
About the tablespoon and the milliliter
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.
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.
One tablespoon equals 14.78676 milliliters, which makes the tablespoon the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in tablespoons and milliliters
| Everyday example (approximate) | In tablespoons | In milliliters |
|---|---|---|
| A teaspoon of medicine | 0.33814 tbsp | 5 ml |
| A shot glass | 2.9756 tbsp | 44 ml |
| A can of soda | 24.008 tbsp | 355 ml |
| A bottle of wine | 50.721 tbsp | 750 ml |
| A large water bottle | 67.628 tbsp | 1,000 ml |
| A 2-liter soft drink bottle | 135.26 tbsp | 2,000 ml |
Tablespoons to milliliters FAQ
How many milliliters are in one tablespoon?
One tablespoon equals exactly 14.78676478 milliliters. In the other direction, one milliliter equals 0.067628045 tablespoons.
How do I convert tablespoons to milliliters without a calculator?
convert 48 tablespoons to milliliters. Using milliliters ← tablespoons × 14.78676478, we get 48 × 14.78676478 = 709.76471 ml. To check the result, convert back: 709.76471 ml ÷ 14.78676478 = 48 tbsp. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 15. Then 48 tbsp is about 720 ml, compared with the exact 709.765 ml (an error of 1.4%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a 2-liter soft drink bottle in milliliters?
A 2-liter soft drink bottle is about 135.26 tablespoons, which is 2,000 milliliters. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the tablespoons and milliliters the same in every country?
A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, a UK/metric tablespoon is 15 ml and an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml. The milliliter is exactly 0.001 L, or 1 cm³.