Convert Tablespoons (US) to Liters
One tablespoon (US) equals 0.0147868 liters. Type any value to convert tablespoons (us) to liters instantly — with a full reference table below.
Convert Tablespoons (US) to Liters
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How to convert Tablespoons (US) to Liters
To convert tablespoons (us) to liters, multiply by 0.0147868. One tablespoon (US) equals 0.0147868 L, and one liter equals 67.62805 tbsp.
- Take the value in tablespoons (us) — for example 7.5 tbsp.
- Multiply by 0.0147868 (the number of liters in one tablespoon (US)).
- 7.5 × 0.0147868 = 0.110901 L.
Quick mental estimate: Divide the number of tablespoons (us) by 68 (within 0.6% of the exact answer).
Tablespoons (US) to Liters conversion table
| Tablespoons (US) | Liters |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.0147868 L |
| 2 tbsp | 0.0295735 L |
| 3 tbsp | 0.0443603 L |
| 4 tbsp | 0.0591471 L |
| 5 tbsp | 0.0739338 L |
| 6 tbsp | 0.0887206 L |
| 8 tbsp | 0.118294 L |
| 10 tbsp | 0.147868 L |
| 12 tbsp | 0.177441 L |
| 16 tbsp | 0.236588 L |
| 20 tbsp | 0.295735 L |
| 24 tbsp | 0.354882 L |
| 32 tbsp | 0.473176 L |
| 50 tbsp | 0.739338 L |
| 100 tbsp | 1.478676 L |
| Liters | Tablespoons (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 67.62805 tbsp |
| 2 L | 135.2561 tbsp |
| 3 L | 202.8841 tbsp |
| 4 L | 270.5122 tbsp |
| 5 L | 338.1402 tbsp |
| 6 L | 405.7683 tbsp |
| 8 L | 541.0244 tbsp |
| 10 L | 676.2805 tbsp |
| 12 L | 811.5365 tbsp |
| 16 L | 1,082.049 tbsp |
| 20 L | 1,352.561 tbsp |
| 24 L | 1,623.073 tbsp |
| 32 L | 2,164.097 tbsp |
| 50 L | 3,381.402 tbsp |
| 100 L | 6,762.805 tbsp |
About converting Tablespoons (US) to Liters
Tablespoons (US) (tbsp) and Liters (L) are both units of volume. The exact factor is 1 tbsp = 0.0147868 L, so multiply by 0.0147868 to go from tablespoons (us) to liters (or divide to go back).
The conversion runs entirely in your browser. Need the reverse? Use the Liters to Tablespoons (US) converter, or the full unit converter for every unit at once.
Real-world volume in tablespoons (us) and liters
| Example | Tablespoons (US) | Liters |
|---|---|---|
| A US soda can (12 fl oz) | 24 tbsp | 0.354882 L |
| A wine bottle | 50.72103 tbsp | 0.75 L |
| A US gallon of milk | 256 tbsp | 3.785412 L |
| A typical car fuel tank | ≈ 3,381.402 tbsp | ≈ 50 L |
| A typical bathtub | ≈ 10,144.21 tbsp | ≈ 150 L |
“≈” marks typical values; the rest are defined or measured figures.
The units
Half a US fluid ounce, 14.78676478125 mL. (An Australian tablespoon is 20 mL.)
Used for: Recipes and medicine.
One cubic decimetre (0.001 m³).
Used for: Drinks, fuel and engine size in most countries.
US customary volumes are exact by definition: the US gallon is 231 cubic inches, which is exactly 3.785411784 litres.