How Many Milliliters in a Tablespoon?
14.79 ml
There are 14.79 milliliters in 1 US tablespoon.
UK: 1 metric tablespoon (15 ml) = 15 ml
Exact: 1 tbsp = 14.78676478125 ml
Tablespoons to Milliliters conversion chart
| Tablespoons | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| one half tablespoon | 7.393 |
| 1 tbsp | 14.79 |
| 1 and one half tablespoons | 22.18 |
| 2 tbsp | 29.57 |
| 3 tbsp | 44.36 |
| 4 tbsp | 59.15 |
| 5 tbsp | 73.93 |
| 5 and one third tablespoons | 78.86 |
| 6 tbsp | 88.72 |
| 8 tbsp | 118.3 |
| 10 tbsp | 147.9 |
| 10 and two thirds tablespoons | 157.7 |
| 12 tbsp | 177.4 |
| 14 tbsp | 207 |
| 16 tbsp | 236.6 |
| 18 tbsp | 266.2 |
| 20 tbsp | 295.7 |
| 24 tbsp | 354.9 |
| 32 tbsp | 473.2 |
| 48 tbsp | 709.8 |
| 64 tbsp | 946.4 |
How to convert tablespoons to milliliters
milliliters = tablespoons × 14.7868
Example: 3 tbsp × 14.7868 = 44.36 ml.
Multiply US tablespoons by 14.79 to get milliliters (millilitres). For everyday cooking, counting each tablespoon as 15 ml is fine, because the metric spoon of that size is almost identical.
Tablespoons also line up with US cups. Four of them make 1/4 cup, or 59.15 ml, and eight make 1/2 cup, or 118.3 ml. Going smaller, a third of a tablespoon is one teaspoon, 4.929 ml.
Once a recipe lists more than about four tablespoons of a liquid, pouring the milliliters into a jug is quicker than counting spoonfuls. The tablespoons to cups converter helps with bigger amounts.
US vs UK tablespoons
UK, Canadian and New Zealand recipes use a metric tablespoon of 15 ml. A US tablespoon holds only a few drops less, so the same spoon works for those recipes. Metric kitchens also keep the three-to-one rule: three 5 ml teaspoons make one tablespoon.
Australian recipes are the exception. Their tablespoon holds 20 ml, which is 1.353 US tablespoons, and that gap is big enough to change a dressing or a sauce.
| Unit | Size | Used in |
|---|---|---|
| US tablespoon | 14.79 ml | US |
| metric tablespoon | 15 ml | UK, Canada, New Zealand |
| Australian tablespoon | 20 ml | Australia |
Reading tablespoons on nutrition labels
US nutrition labels count a tablespoon as exactly 15 ml, a teaspoon as 5 ml and a cup as 240 ml, under FDA labeling rules. The rounding makes serving sizes easy to read.
A serving listed as 2 tbsp (30 ml) is therefore 29.57 ml when you measure it with US spoons. The label rounds the number; it does not use a different spoon.
Tablespoons and milliliters: questions
Is 1 tablespoon 15 ml?
Close enough for cooking. The metric tablespoon and the tablespoon on US labels are exactly 15 ml, and the US measuring spoon is only slightly smaller. No recipe will notice the difference.
How many ml are in 2 tablespoons?
Two US tablespoons hold 29.57 ml, which is exactly one US fluid ounce. With metric spoons, the same two tablespoons come to 30 ml. Either figure works for oil, soy sauce or melted butter.
How many ml is half a tablespoon?
Half a US tablespoon is 7.393 ml. If your spoon set has no half-tablespoon, measure 1 1/2 teaspoons instead, which is the same amount. In metric terms, half a tablespoon is 7.5 ml.
Is a tablespoon 20 ml in Australia?
Yes. The Australian tablespoon holds 20 ml, the same as four metric teaspoons. With US spoons, one tablespoon plus one teaspoon comes to 19.72 ml, which is a close match.
How many ml are in 5 tablespoons?
Five US tablespoons hold 73.93 ml. That is a quarter cup plus one more tablespoon, so a 1/4 cup measure and a single spoon get you there fastest. With metric spoons, five tablespoons come to 75 ml.
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Sources: Unit definitions: NIST Handbook 44 · Last reviewed · Report an error
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