Tablespoon (US) to Milliliter Converter 2025 - Volume Conversion Calculator

Tablespoon (US) to Milliliter Converter

Convert US tablespoons to milliliters for cooking and baking

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About Tablespoon to Milliliter Conversion

Converting US tablespoons to milliliters is essential for accurate cooking and baking, especially when following international recipes or using metric measuring tools.

Conversion Formula

1 US tablespoon = 14.7868 milliliters
Milliliters = Tablespoons × 14.7868

Common Conversions

  • 1 tbsp = 14.79 ml
  • 2 tbsp = 29.57 ml
  • 4 tbsp (¼ cup) = 59.15 ml
  • 8 tbsp (½ cup) = 118.29 ml
  • 16 tbsp (1 cup) = 236.59 ml

Cooking Equivalents

  • 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
  • 1 tablespoon = 0.5 fluid ounces
  • 4 tablespoons = ¼ cup
  • 8 tablespoons = ½ cup
  • 16 tablespoons = 1 cup

Regional Differences

  • US tablespoon: 14.7868 ml
  • UK tablespoon: 17.7582 ml
  • Australian tablespoon: 20 ml
  • Always specify which standard when converting

Cooking Applications

  • Recipe conversions between US and metric
  • Measuring liquid ingredients accurately
  • Scaling recipes up or down
  • Professional kitchen measurements
  • Nutritional calculations
  • Medicine dosage (cooking extracts, etc.)

Practical Tips

  • Use a proper measuring spoon for accuracy
  • Level off dry ingredients in measuring spoons
  • For liquids, measure at eye level
  • 1 tbsp is roughly half a standard shot glass