Tablespoons to Millilitres Converter
Type a value in tablespoons to see it in millilitres. It works both ways: type in the millilitres box to convert back.
Formula
To convert tablespoons to millilitres, multiply by 15.
1 tbsp = 15 ml and 1 ml = 0.0666666666667 tbsp.
Tablespoons to millilitres table
| Tablespoons | Millilitres |
|---|---|
| 0.5 tbsp | 7.5 ml |
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml |
| 2 tbsp | 30 ml |
| 3 tbsp | 45 ml |
| 4 tbsp | 60 ml |
| 5 tbsp | 75 ml |
| 6 tbsp | 90 ml |
| 8 tbsp | 120 ml |
Worked examples
1 tbsp in millilitres
1 tbsp
15 ml
1 × 15 = 15
4 tbsp in millilitres
4 tbsp
60 ml
4 × 15 = 60
6 tbsp in millilitres
6 tbsp
90 ml
6 × 15 = 90
About Tablespoons to Millilitres Converter
This converter turns tablespoons into millilitres as you type, and works the other way too: type in the millilitres box to convert back. To convert tablespoons to millilitres, multiply by 15. For example, 1 tbsp is 15 ml, and 4 tbsp is 60 ml.
Volume conversions are easy to get wrong because UK and US gallons, pints and fluid ounces are different sizes. Each page here says which system it uses. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use Tablespoons to Millilitres Converter
- Type the amount in tablespoons in the first box.
- Read the answer in millilitres in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the millilitres box instead, or use the swap button to open the millilitres to tablespoons page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Converting fuel, paint or liquid quantities
- Following a recipe from another country
- Working out a drink size or a bottle size
- Comparing fuel economy or tank sizes
Frequently asked questions
How many millilitres are in one tablespoon?
There are 15 millilitres in one tablespoon. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert tablespoons to millilitres?
To convert tablespoons to millilitres, multiply by 15. For example, 6 tbsp is 90 ml.
How do I convert millilitres to tablespoons?
Going the other way, divide by 15 (the same as multiplying by 0.06666666667). The millilitres to tablespoons converter does this for you.
What is 4 tbsp in millilitres?
4 tbsp is 60 ml.
Why are UK and US gallons different?
The UK redefined its gallon in 1824 as the volume of 10 pounds of water, about 4.546 litres. The US kept an older wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, about 3.785 litres. Pints and fluid ounces differ for the same reason.