🥄 Tbsp → mL Converter
Quickly translate kitchen spoon measurements into metric volumes.
Perfect for cooks, mixologists, and formulators who need to scale recipes between U.S. customary spoons and metric milliliters.
Milliliters: 44.36 mL
Teaspoons: 9 tsp
Cups: 0.19 cup
How to Use This Calculator
Enter tablespoons
Type the quantity measured in U.S. tablespoons.
Review milliliters
The converter multiplies by 14.7868 to display milliliters.
Check supporting units
Teaspoons and cups provide extra context for recipe scaling.
Formula
Milliliters = Tbsp × 14.7867647813
Teaspoons = Tbsp × 3
Cups = Tbsp ÷ 16
Use the formula breakdown to confirm the calculation logic or perform the conversion manually if needed.
Full Description
Many recipes cross borders, mixing U.S. customary units with metric measurements. This converter keeps conversions precise and eliminates mental math when portioning ingredients.
Because 1 tablespoon equals exactly 3 teaspoons and 1/16 of a cup, you’ll see those equivalent values alongside milliliters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this using U.S. tablespoons?
Yes. For Imperial tablespoons, adjust the factor to 15 mL.
Can I convert mL back to tbsp?
Divide milliliters by 14.7867647813 to return to tablespoons.
Does it handle decimals?
Yes. Enter decimal tablespoons to convert fractional measures accurately.
What about dry tablespoons?
Dry measures can differ slightly; this converter targets liquid tablespoons.