Metric Tablespoons to Milliliters Converter

1 tbsp = 15 mL. Type any value below for the exact milliliters figure.

tbsp
15mL

1 tbsp = 15 mL

Conversion summary

1 tbsp = 15 mL

Formula
Milliliter = Metric Tablespoon × 15
Category
Volume
Units
tbsp → mL

1 tbsp in other units

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Metric

  • Cubic meter0.000015 m³
  • Liter0.015 L
  • Milliliter15 mL
  • Deciliter0.15 dL
  • Centiliter1.5 cL
  • Cubic centimeter15 cm³

US / Imperial

  • Cubic foot0.00052972 ft³
  • Cubic inch0.9153562 in³
  • US Gallon0.003962581 gal
  • US Quart0.01585032 qt
  • Imperial Quart0.01319815 imp qt
  • US Fluid Ounce0.5072103 fl oz
  • Imperial Fluid Ounce0.5279262 imp fl oz
  • US Pint0.03170065 pt
  • Imperial Pint0.02639631 imp pt
  • Peck0.001702656 pk
  • Bushel0.0004256639 bu
  • Imperial Gallon0.003299539 imp gal
  • Barrel0.00009434716 bbl

Traditional and regional

  • Kile0.0004054054 kile
  • Shinik0.001621622 shinik

How do you convert metric tablespoons to milliliters?

To convert metric tablespoons to milliliters, multiply the number of metric tablespoons by 15. 1 tbsp = 15 mL.

Conversion formula

Milliliter = Metric Tablespoon × 15

Metric Tablespoons to milliliters conversion table

Metric Tablespoons (tbsp)Milliliters (mL)
1 tbsp15 mL
2 tbsp30 mL
4 tbsp60 mL
8 tbsp120 mL
16 tbsp240 mL
32 tbsp480 mL

What is Metric Tablespoon?

Metric Tablespoon is a volume unit used for liquids, containers, storage and technical capacity calculations.

Short history of Metric Tablespoon

Metric spoons of 15 ml and 5 ml are used in the UK, Europe, Canada and on nutrition labels. US customary spoons are slightly smaller: 14.79 ml for a tablespoon and 4.93 ml for a teaspoon.

Open the Metric Tablespoon unit guide

What is Milliliter?

The milliliter is a small volume unit equal to one thousandth of a liter. It is common in precise liquid measurements.

Short history of Milliliter

It became essential in medicine, laboratory work and small-volume handling where finer resolution is needed.

Open the Milliliter unit guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Metric Tablespoon in Milliliter?

1 tbsp = 15 mL.

How do you convert Metric Tablespoon to Milliliter?

To convert metric tablespoons to milliliters, multiply the number of metric tablespoons by 15. 1 tbsp = 15 mL.

Frequently asked questions

How many milliliters are in 1 metric tablespoon?

1 tbsp = 15 mL.

How do you convert metric tablespoons to milliliters?

To convert metric tablespoons to milliliters, multiply the number of metric tablespoons by 15. 1 tbsp = 15 mL.

How many metric tablespoons are in 1 milliliter?

1 mL = 0.0666667 tbsp.

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: Guide to the SI: Units Outside the SI
  3. NIST: Guide to the SI: Volume Conversion Factors
  4. NIST: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

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