Enter a volume in milliliters (mL) and instantly see the equivalent in tablespoons. Choose between US tablespoons (≈ 14.787 mL each) or Imperial tablespoons (≈ 17.758 mL each) to match your recipe or measurement system. The converter also shows the result in teaspoons and fluid ounces for quick reference. Also try the Milliliters to Teaspoons Converter.
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It depends on the tablespoon system. A US tablespoon equals approximately 14.787 mL, a metric tablespoon is exactly 15 mL, and an Imperial (UK) tablespoon equals approximately 17.758 mL. For most cooking purposes, 15 mL per tablespoon is used as a convenient approximation. See also our Grams to Teaspoons Converter.
Multiply the number of milliliters by the conversion factor for your tablespoon type. For US tablespoons, multiply mL by 0.067628. For metric tablespoons, divide mL by 15. For Imperial tablespoons, multiply mL by 0.056312. For example, 30 mL equals 2 US tablespoons (30 × 0.067628 ≈ 2.029 tbsp).
A US tablespoon is equal to approximately 14.787 mL, while an Imperial (UK) tablespoon is approximately 17.758 mL. This means an Imperial tablespoon is about 20% larger than a US tablespoon. When following recipes, always check which tablespoon standard is being used.
5 mL is approximately 0.3381 US tablespoons or roughly 1 US teaspoon. In metric terms, 5 mL equals exactly one-third of a metric tablespoon (15 mL). This is a common measurement for medicine doses and small recipe quantities. You might also find our Cups to Ounces Converter useful.
15 mL equals exactly 1 metric tablespoon. In US tablespoons, 15 mL is approximately 1.0144 tbsp — essentially 1 US tablespoon. This is why 15 mL is widely used as a standard tablespoon size in international recipes.
A milliliter (mL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter. It is commonly used to measure small liquid volumes in cooking (oils, syrups, extracts), medicine (liquid dosages), and science. One milliliter is equal to 1 cubic centimeter (cm³).
To convert tablespoons to milliliters, multiply the number of tablespoons by the mL equivalent of your tablespoon type: 14.787 for US, 15 for metric, or 17.758 for Imperial. For example, 3 US tablespoons = 3 × 14.787 = 44.361 mL.
Yes. One US teaspoon equals approximately 4.929 mL, and one metric teaspoon is exactly 5 mL. Since there are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon, a US tablespoon is about 14.787 mL and a metric tablespoon is exactly 15 mL. These relationships are useful when scaling recipes.