US Tablespoons to Milliliters Converter
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1 US Tablespoon = 14.7868 Milliliter
Key Formulas
Liter → US Gallon
gal = L × 0.264172US Gallon → Liter
L = gal × 3.78541US Cup → Milliliter
mL = cup × 236.588Milliliter → US Cup
cup = mL × 0.00422675Formula
mL = tbsp × 14.78676478125US recipes list tablespoons, while measuring jugs and recipe apps use milliliters. Multiply US tablespoons by 14.78676478125 to get milliliters. This page uses the US customary tablespoon, 14.78676478125 mL exactly, which is half a US fluid ounce. It also counts 3 tsp as 1 tbsp. A 15 mL tablespoon is about 1.4% larger. Do not use kitchen spoons to measure medicine. Use the dosing device supplied with the medicine. See also tablespoons to teaspoons and fluid ounces to milliliters.
Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B
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Real-World Examples
Example: 1 tbsp of olive oil in a dressing.
1 tbsp = 14.78676478125 mL
Example: 2 tbsp of soy sauce in a marinade.
2 tbsp = 29.5735295625 mL
Example: 3 tbsp of lemon juice in a sauce.
3 tbsp = 44.36029434375 mL
Example: 8 tbsp of melted butter, which is half a US cup.
8 tbsp = 118.29411825 mL