Tablespoons to ml
Convert tablespoons to milliliters for recipes, baking and mixing precise quantities. Handles both US (15 mL) and Australian (20 mL) tablespoons.
Last updated: May 2026
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How to use this converter
Tablespoons appear in recipes, while milliliters are the precise metric unit. Use this converter when a recipe lists tablespoons but you measure in mL, remembering US (15 mL) and Australian (20 mL) tablespoons differ. ml = tbsp × 14.7867648
Common reference values
| tbsp | ml |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14.787 |
| 2 | 29.574 |
| 3 | 44.361 |
| 4 | 59.147 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many milliliters is 1 tablespoon?
1 US tablespoon is 14.79 mL and 1 metric tablespoon is 15 mL, while an Australian tablespoon is 20 mL. Most recipes round to 15 mL.
Does the tablespoon size change my result?
Yes. A US tablespoon is 14.79 mL, a metric one is 15 mL and an Australian one is 20 mL. For most cooking the 15 mL rounding is close enough.
How many milliliters is 3 tablespoons?
About 44 mL using US tablespoons, or 45 mL using metric tablespoons, a common amount for dressings and small sauces.