Tablespoons to mL Converter
1 US tablespoon = 14.787 mL. Multiply tablespoons by 14.787 to convert. Example: 3 tbsp × 14.787 = 44.36 mL.
Formula
Formula
mL = tablespoons × 14.787
Worked example
A recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of oil. Convert: 2 × 14.787 = 29.57 mL.
Quick reference table
| tbsp | mL |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 7.393382 |
| 1 | 14.786765 |
| 1.5 | 22.180147 |
| 2 | 29.57353 |
| 3 | 44.360294 |
| 4 | 59.147059 |
| 5 | 73.933824 |
| 6 | 88.720589 |
| 8 | 118.294118 |
| 12 | 177.441178 |
Unit definitions
US Tablespoon (tbsp)
The US tablespoon (tbsp) = 3 US teaspoons = ½ US fluid ounce = 14.787 mL. A standard cooking measurement.
Milliliter (mL)
The milliliter (mL) is 1/1000 of a liter. The standard metric volume unit for cooking and laboratory use.
Common use cases
- Recipe conversion to metric
- Ingredient measuring for baking
- Medication dosing (liquid)
- Salad dressing and sauce recipes