Tablespoons to ML Calculator
Instantly convert tablespoons to millilitres for any recipe or cooking measurement. Whether you’re scaling a recipe, measuring ingredients precisely or converting between imperial and metric — just enter your tablespoons and get the exact result in ml, teaspoons and cups instantly. Free, no sign-up needed.
How to Convert Tablespoons to ML
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 14.787 to get millilitres.
Formula: ML = Tablespoons × 14.787
Example: 3 tbsp × 14.787 = 44.36 ml
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Millilitres (ml) | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| ½ tbsp | 7.39 ml | 1½ tsp |
| 1 tbsp | 14.79 ml | 3 tsp |
| 2 tbsp | 29.57 ml | ⅛ cup |
| 3 tbsp | 44.36 ml | — |
| 4 tbsp | 59.15 ml | ¼ cup |
| 6 tbsp | 88.72 ml | ⅜ cup |
| 8 tbsp | 118.29 ml | ½ cup |
| 12 tbsp | 177.44 ml | ¾ cup |
| 16 tbsp | 236.59 ml | 1 cup |
| 32 tbsp | 473.18 ml | 2 cups |
Are All Tablespoons the Same Size?
Not all tablespoons are equal — this is worth knowing when following international recipes:
US tablespoon = 14.79 ml (used in this calculator and most online recipes)
UK tablespoon = 17.76 ml (traditional imperial measure, rarely used in modern UK recipes)
Australian tablespoon = 20 ml (notably larger than US and UK measures)
If you’re following an Australian recipe, their tablespoon is 20ml rather than 14.79ml — this can make a noticeable difference in baking. Most modern UK recipes now use the US/metric standard.
Common Recipe Tablespoon Measurements
Here are the most frequently used tablespoon measurements in cooking and baking:
- 1 tbsp butter = 14.79 ml = approximately 14g
- 1 tbsp olive oil = 14.79 ml = approximately 13.5g
- 1 tbsp honey = 14.79 ml = approximately 21g
- 1 tbsp flour = 14.79 ml = approximately 8g
- 1 tbsp sugar = 14.79 ml = approximately 12.5g
- 1 tbsp salt = 14.79 ml = approximately 18g
FAQs
How many ml is 1 tablespoon?
One US tablespoon equals 14.787 millilitres, commonly rounded to 15 ml in recipes.
How many ml is 2 tablespoons?
2 tablespoons is 29.57 ml.
How many ml is 3 tablespoons?
3 tablespoons is 44.36 ml.
How many tablespoons is 100ml?
100ml is approximately 6.76 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons is 50ml?
50ml is approximately 3.38 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in one US cup.
Is a tablespoon 15ml?
A US tablespoon is 14.79ml which is often rounded to 15ml in recipes. For most cooking this rounding makes no practical difference, but for precise baking use the exact 14.79ml figure.
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. So 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 14.79ml.
Is a tablespoon the same worldwide?
No — a US tablespoon is 14.79 ml, an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml and a UK tablespoon is approximately 17.76 ml. This calculator uses the US measurement.
Is this calculator free?
Yes completely free with no sign-up needed.