1 tbsp = 14.7868 mL
1 tablespoon equals 14.7868 milliliters. To convert tablespoons to milliliters, multiply the tablespoon value by 14.7868. For quick reference: 1 tbsp = 14.7868 mL, 5 tbsp = 73.9338 mL, 10 tbsp = 147.868 mL, 100 tbsp = 1478.68 mL.
Milliliters = Tablespoons × 14.7868Start with your value in tablespoons.
Multiply the tablespoon value by 14.7868. This is the exact conversion factor from tablespoons to milliliters.
The product is your value in milliliters. For example, 5 tbsp × 14.7868 = 73.9338 mL.
The exact factor from tablespoons to milliliters is 14.7868.
Milliliters = Tablespoons × 14.7868
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 tbsp | 1.4787 mL |
| 0.25 tbsp | 3.6967 mL |
| 0.5 tbsp | 7.3934 mL |
| 1 tbsp | 14.787 mL |
| 1.5 tbsp | 22.18 mL |
| 2 tbsp | 29.574 mL |
| 2.5 tbsp | 36.967 mL |
| 3 tbsp | 44.36 mL |
| 4 tbsp | 59.147 mL |
| 5 tbsp | 73.934 mL |
| 6 tbsp | 88.721 mL |
| 7 tbsp | 103.51 mL |
| 8 tbsp | 118.29 mL |
| 9 tbsp | 133.08 mL |
| 10 tbsp | 147.87 mL |
| 12 tbsp | 177.44 mL |
| 15 tbsp | 221.8 mL |
| 20 tbsp | 295.74 mL |
| 25 tbsp | 369.67 mL |
| 30 tbsp | 443.6 mL |
| 40 tbsp | 591.47 mL |
| 50 tbsp | 739.34 mL |
| 60 tbsp | 887.21 mL |
| 75 tbsp | 1109 mL |
| 100 tbsp | 1478.7 mL |
| 125 tbsp | 1848.3 mL |
| 150 tbsp | 2218 mL |
| 200 tbsp | 2957.4 mL |
| 250 tbsp | 3696.7 mL |
| 300 tbsp | 4436 mL |
| 400 tbsp | 5914.7 mL |
| 500 tbsp | 7393.4 mL |
| 600 tbsp | 8872.1 mL |
| 750 tbsp | 11090 mL |
| 1000 tbsp | 14787 mL |
| 1500 tbsp | 22180 mL |
| 2000 tbsp | 29574 mL |
| 2500 tbsp | 36967 mL |
| 3000 tbsp | 44360 mL |
| 4000 tbsp | 59147 mL |
| 5000 tbsp | 73934 mL |
| 7500 tbsp | 110901 mL |
| 10000 tbsp | 147868 mL |
| 15000 tbsp | 221801 mL |
| 20000 tbsp | 295735 mL |
| 25000 tbsp | 369669 mL |
| 30000 tbsp | 443603 mL |
| 40000 tbsp | 591471 mL |
| 50000 tbsp | 739338 mL |
| 100000 tbsp | 1478676 mL |
A US tablespoon of olive oil is about 14 mL. Nutrition labels typically use 1 tbsp = 15 mL. In milliliters, that gives you: 1 tbsp = 14.7868 mL, 10 tbsp = 147.868 mL, 100 tbsp = 1478.68 mL.
The US tablespoon equals 1/2 US fluid ounce, or 14.7868 mL — exactly 3 US teaspoons. The UK tablespoon is 17.7582 mL (5/8 imperial fl oz), the Australian metric tablespoon is 20 mL, and most other metric countries use 15 mL. Always check the source's convention before scaling a recipe.
The milliliter (mL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter, or one cubic centimeter. It is the everyday unit for medication dosing, beverage sizes outside the US, and cooking in most of the world. Note that a US fluid ounce is 29.5735 mL, while a UK fluid ounce is 28.4131 mL.