Unit Converters

mL to Tablespoons Converter

Convert milliliters to tablespoons with the right standard for your recipe. A metric tbsp is 15 mL, the US tbsp is 14.787 mL, and the Australian tbsp is 20 mL, so the gap can wreck a recipe if ignored.

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Converted amount
2.03 tbsp

30 mL · US customary tablespoon

1 tbsp holds
14.79 mL
1 mL equals
0.0676 tbsp
Conversion factors are exact; rounding may affect the final digit.
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How it's calculated

tbsp = mL ÷ 14.7868

mL = millilitres, tbsp = tablespoons. 1 US tablespoon = 14.7868 mL (selectable: metric 15, Australian 20, UK 17.758). Reverse: mL = tbsp × 14.7868.

Common values

Milliliters (mL)Tablespoons (metric, 15 mL)
151
302
453
755

Common questions

How many mL is a tablespoon?

A metric tablespoon is 15 mL, the US tablespoon is 14.787 mL, and the Australian tablespoon is 20 mL.

Why does the Australian tablespoon matter?

It is 20 mL, about 33 percent larger than the US tablespoon, so following an Australian recipe with a US spoon throws off the amounts.

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