Tablespoons to Milliliters (tbsp → mL) — US Tablespoon
Unit ConverterConverting tablespoon (tbsp) to milliliter (mL), 1tbsp is about 14.7868mL.
What is it
This converter uses the US customary tablespoon (1 tbsp = 14.7868mL). Recipes and nutrition labels round it to 15mL, which also matches the Korean keun-sul (big spoon). The Australian tablespoon is larger at 20mL.
How to use
- 1Enter the tablespoon (tbsp) value.
- 2See the milliliter (mL) result instantly.
- 3Switch units to convert again if needed.
Reference
| tbsp | mL |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14.7868 |
| 5 | 73.934 |
| 10 | 147.868 |
| 50 | 739.34 |
| 100 | 1,478.68 |
| 1000 | 14,786.8 |
Sources & standards
FAQ
How many mL is 1tbsp?
1tbsp is about 14.7868mL.
How do I convert mL back to tbsp?
Compute tbsp = mL ÷ 14.7868.
How many mL is 10tbsp?
10tbsp is about 147.868mL.
Is a tablespoon 15mL in recipes?
Yes — recipe and nutrition-label tablespoons are rounded to 15mL. The exact US customary tablespoon is 14.7868mL, a negligible difference in cooking.
Is an Australian tablespoon the same?
No. The Australian tablespoon is 20mL (4 teaspoons), noticeably larger than the US tablespoon (about 15mL). Check which country your recipe comes from.
Is my input sent to a server?
No. Every conversion runs instantly inside your browser; the values you enter are never sent to a server or stored.