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Convert Tablespoons (US) to Milliliters

One tablespoon (US) equals 14.78676 milliliters. Type any value to convert tablespoons (us) to milliliters instantly — with a full reference table below.

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How to convert Tablespoons (US) to Milliliters

To convert tablespoons (us) to milliliters, multiply by 14.78676. One tablespoon (US) equals 14.78676 ml, and one milliliter equals 0.067628 tbsp.

  1. Take the value in tablespoons (us) — for example 7.5 tbsp.
  2. Multiply by 14.78676 (the number of milliliters in one tablespoon (US)).
  3. 7.5 × 14.78676 = 110.9007 ml.

Quick mental estimate: Multiply the number of tablespoons (us) by 15 (within 1.4% of the exact answer).

Tablespoons (US) to Milliliters conversion table

Tablespoons (US)Milliliters
1 tbsp14.78676 ml
2 tbsp29.57353 ml
3 tbsp44.36029 ml
4 tbsp59.14706 ml
5 tbsp73.93382 ml
6 tbsp88.72059 ml
8 tbsp118.2941 ml
10 tbsp147.8676 ml
12 tbsp177.4412 ml
16 tbsp236.5882 ml
20 tbsp295.7353 ml
24 tbsp354.8824 ml
32 tbsp473.1765 ml
50 tbsp739.3382 ml
100 tbsp1,478.676 ml
MillilitersTablespoons (US)
1 ml0.067628 tbsp
2 ml0.135256 tbsp
3 ml0.202884 tbsp
4 ml0.270512 tbsp
5 ml0.33814 tbsp
6 ml0.405768 tbsp
8 ml0.541024 tbsp
10 ml0.67628 tbsp
12 ml0.811537 tbsp
16 ml1.082049 tbsp
20 ml1.352561 tbsp
24 ml1.623073 tbsp
32 ml2.164097 tbsp
50 ml3.381402 tbsp
100 ml6.762805 tbsp

About converting Tablespoons (US) to Milliliters

Tablespoons (US) (tbsp) and Milliliters (ml) are both units of volume. The exact factor is 1 tbsp = 14.78676 ml, so multiply by 14.78676 to go from tablespoons (us) to milliliters (or divide to go back).

The conversion runs entirely in your browser. Need the reverse? Use the Milliliters to Tablespoons (US) converter, or the full unit converter for every unit at once.

Real-world volume in tablespoons (us) and milliliters

ExampleTablespoons (US)Milliliters
A medicine teaspoon dose0.33814 tbsp5 ml
A US soda can (12 fl oz)24 tbsp354.8824 ml
A wine bottle50.72103 tbsp750 ml
A US gallon of milk256 tbsp3,785.412 ml
A typical car fuel tank≈ 3,381.402 tbsp≈ 50,000 ml
A typical bathtub≈ 10,144.21 tbsp≈ 150,000 ml

“≈” marks typical values; the rest are defined or measured figures.

The units

Tablespoons (US) (tbsp)

Half a US fluid ounce, 14.78676478125 mL. (An Australian tablespoon is 20 mL.)

Used for: Recipes and medicine.

Milliliters (ml)

One thousandth of a litre — the same as one cubic centimetre.

Used for: Drinks, medicine and cosmetics.

US customary volumes are exact by definition: the US gallon is 231 cubic inches, which is exactly 3.785411784 litres.

Frequently asked questions

5 answers
How many milliliters are in one tablespoon (US)?
One tablespoon (US) equals 14.78676 milliliters.
How do I convert tablespoons (us) to milliliters?
Multiply the number of tablespoons (us) by 14.78676. For example, 10 tablespoons (us) = 147.8676 milliliters.
What is 5 tablespoons (us) in milliliters?
5 tablespoons (us) is 73.93382 milliliters.
Is a tablespoon (US) bigger than a milliliter?
Yes. One tablespoon (US) equals 14.78676 milliliters, so it is 14.78676 times larger.
How many milliliters is a US gallon of milk?
A US gallon of milk is 3,785.412 milliliters (256 tablespoons (us)).