Tablespoon to Milliliter Converter
Quickly and accurately convert volume measurements from tablespoons to milliliters with our free online Tablespoon to Milliliter Converter. Perfect for cooking, baking, and recipe conversions.
Common Conversions
| US Tablespoons (tbsp) | Milliliters (ml) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 tbsp | 7.3934 ml |
| 1 tbsp | 14.7868 ml |
| 2 tbsp | 29.5735 ml |
| 3 tbsp | 44.3603 ml |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 59.147 ml |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 118.294 ml |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 236.588 ml |
| 32 tbsp (2 cups) | 473.176 ml |
How It Works
Converting from tablespoons to milliliters is a common volume conversion, especially in cooking and baking when following recipes from different regions or scaling recipes up or down.
Conversion Formula:
1 US tablespoon = 14.7868 milliliters
To convert US tablespoons to milliliters, multiply the tablespoon value by 14.7868:
Milliliters = US Tablespoons × 14.7868
Example Calculation:
To convert 3 US tablespoons to milliliters:
Milliliters = 3 tbsp × 14.7868 = 44.3603 ml
Our converter handles this calculation automatically and provides results with up to 9 decimal places for precision. It also formats the result to remove unnecessary trailing zeros for better readability.
US Customary Volume Measurement Hierarchy:
- 1 cup = 16 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
- 1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
- 1 pint = 2 cups
- 1 quart = 2 pints
- 1 gallon = 4 quarts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a US tablespoon?
A US tablespoon (tbsp) is a unit of volume in the US customary system, equal to 3 teaspoons or approximately 14.7868 milliliters. It’s widely used in cooking and baking, especially in the United States, for measuring ingredients in recipes.
What is a milliliter?
A milliliter (ml) is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter or one cubic centimeter (cc). It’s commonly used worldwide for measuring small volumes of liquids, particularly in cooking, medicine, and laboratory settings.
What’s the difference between US and UK tablespoons?
The US tablespoon (14.7868 mL) is slightly smaller than the UK (imperial) tablespoon (17.7582 mL). This means recipes from different regions may require conversion for accurate results. This converter uses US tablespoons, which are standard in the United States.
Why would I need to convert tablespoons to milliliters?
This conversion is commonly needed when following recipes that use different units of measurement, when using measuring tools calibrated in different units, or when precise measurements are required (such as in medicine or laboratory work). For example, if a recipe calls for ingredients in tablespoons but your measuring tools are marked in milliliters.
How accurate is this converter?
Our converter uses the standard conversion factor of 14.7868 milliliters per US tablespoon, which is accurate to the commonly accepted international standard. The calculator can display results with up to 9 decimal places for high precision needs.
How do I convert milliliters back to tablespoons?
To convert from milliliters to US tablespoons, divide the milliliter value by 14.7868 (or multiply by 0.067628). Alternatively, you can use our Milliliter to Tablespoon Converter for quick and accurate conversions.