Convert tablespoons to milliliters

1 tbsp=14.8ml

Use the converter below to change any tablespoons value into milliliters instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Equals

14.8

Conversion formula

Forward

milliliters = tablespoons × 14.8

Reverse

tablespoons = milliliters × 0.06757

Example: 10 tbsp × 14.8 = 148 ml.

About both units

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Tablespoon

tbsp

The US tablespoon equals 14.8 ml (sometimes rounded to 15 ml). The metric tablespoon used in Australia is 20 ml; the UK tablespoon is 17.7 ml. Most international recipes today assume 15 ml as a convenient approximation.

Real-world: Olive-oil recipes call for tablespoons of oil. Cough syrups often recommend 1 tbsp = 15 ml per dose.

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Milliliter

The millilitre equals one thousandth of a litre, identical to one cubic centimetre (1 cc). Essential in medicine, cooking and science. A standard teaspoon holds about 5 ml; a tablespoon 15 ml. Medication syringes and baby-formula measures are in ml.

Real-world: A teaspoon holds about 5 ml. An espresso shot is 25–30 ml. An insulin pen delivers 0.1 ml increments.

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Tablespoon to Milliliter conversion table

Common tablespoons to milliliters values for quick reference.

Tablespoon (tbsp)	Milliliter (ml)
1 tbsp	14.8 ml
2 tbsp	29.6 ml
5 tbsp	74 ml
10 tbsp	148 ml
20 tbsp	296 ml
50 tbsp	740 ml
100 tbsp	1,480 ml
200 tbsp	2,960 ml
500 tbsp	7,400 ml
1,000 tbsp	14,800 ml

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

US tbsp = 15 ml (practical); 14.787 ml (legal); 3 teaspoons in any system.
Australian tablespoon = 20 ml — 33% larger. Adjust when using Australian recipes.
For accurate cooking, weigh dry ingredients rather than measuring by tablespoon.

Avoid these

Using an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) for a US recipe (15 ml) — 33% overshoot.
Treating teaspoon and tablespoon as interchangeable — tablespoon is 3× larger.
Using a dinner spoon from the cutlery drawer as a tablespoon — they vary widely.

Frequently asked questions

How many milliliters in a tablespoon?

One tablespoon equals 14.8 milliliters.

How do I convert tablespoons to milliliters?

Multiply the tablespoon value by 14.8 to get the equivalent in milliliters.

What is 100 tablespoons in milliliters?

100 tablespoons equals 1,480 milliliters.

Is a tablespoon bigger than a milliliter?

Yes. 1 tablespoon equals 14.8 milliliters, so one tablespoon is larger.

How to convert tablespoons to milliliters without a calculator?

Multiply by 14.8 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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