To convert tablespoons to milliliters, multiply by 14.7868. So 1 tbsp = 14.79 ml, 2 tbsp = 29.57 ml (1 fl oz), and 4 tbsp = 59.1 ml (1/4 cup). Many recipes round 1 tbsp to 15 ml - accurate to within 1.4%.
- Formula: ml = tbsp × 14.7868. Practical rounding: 1 tbsp ≈ 15 ml.
- 2 tbsp = 29.57 ml = 1 fl oz. 4 tbsp = 59.1 ml = 1/4 cup.
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons. 16 tablespoons = 1 cup.
- Reverse: tbsp = ml ÷ 14.7868.
How to use our tbsp to ml converter
Type any tablespoon value in the tbsp field and the ml result appears instantly. Use decimals for partial tablespoons. Both directions work without pressing a button.
How do you convert tablespoons to ml?
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 14.7868. The US tablespoon is defined as exactly 1/2 US fluid ounce = 29.5735/2 = 14.7868 ml. For practical cooking, rounding to 15 ml per tablespoon is widely accepted and introduces less than 2% error.
$$\text{ml} = \text{tbsp} \times 14.7868$$
Worked examples: 1 tbsp = 14.79 ml. 2 tbsp = 29.57 ml. 3 tbsp = 44.36 ml. 4 tbsp = 59.15 ml. 8 tbsp = 118.3 ml (1/2 cup). 16 tbsp = 236.6 ml (1 cup).
How do you convert ml to tablespoons?
Divide milliliters by 14.7868. See the dedicated ml to tablespoons converter for a ml-first reference table.
$$\text{tbsp} = \text{ml} \div 14.7868$$
Worked examples: 15 ml = 1.01 tbsp. 30 ml = 2.03 tbsp. 45 ml = 3.04 tbsp. 60 ml = 4.06 tbsp.
Tablespoons to ml reference table
Tablespoon values converted to ml, with cup fraction equivalents for recipe scaling:
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Milliliters (ml) | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14.79 ml | 3 teaspoons |
| 2 tbsp | 29.57 ml | 1 fl oz / 1/8 cup |
| 3 tbsp | 44.36 ml | - |
| 4 tbsp | 59.15 ml | 1/4 cup |
| 5 tbsp | 73.93 ml | - |
| 6 tbsp | 88.72 ml | 3/8 cup |
| 8 tbsp | 118.3 ml | 1/2 cup |
| 10 tbsp | 147.9 ml | 5/8 cup |
| 12 tbsp | 177.4 ml | 3/4 cup |
| 16 tbsp | 236.6 ml | 1 cup |
FAQs about converting tbsp to ml
How many ml is 1 tablespoon?
1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml. Most cookbooks round this to 15 ml for simplicity. For baking and medicine, use the exact value. For everyday cooking, 15 ml works fine.
How many ml is 2 tablespoons?
2 tablespoons equals 29.57 ml - essentially 30 ml in practice. 2 tablespoons also equals 1 US fluid ounce exactly.
How many tablespoons is 15 ml?
15 ml equals 1.014 tablespoons - close enough to call it 1 tablespoon. The slight rounding difference (15 ml vs 14.79 ml) is under 2% and doesn't affect most recipes.
How many tablespoons is 30 ml?
30 ml equals 2.03 tablespoons - just over 2 tablespoons. 30 ml is also approximately 1 fluid ounce (1 fl oz = 29.57 ml).