Milliliters (mL) to tablespoons (tbsp) converter
Convert milliliters to cooking tablespoons using 1 tbsp = 15 mL.
1 tablespoon = 15 mL. Standard cooking measure.
Reference table
| mL | Tbsp |
|---|---|
| 5 | 0.33 |
| 10 | 0.67 |
| 15 | 1.00 |
| 30 | 2.00 |
| 45 | 3.00 |
| 60 | 4.00 |
| 75 | 5.00 |
| 90 | 6.00 |
| 120 | 8.00 |
| 150 | 10.00 |
| 180 | 12.00 |
| 240 | 16.00 |
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When to use this converter
Good for sauces and soups: you measured in mL but the recipe wants tablespoons.
Common mistakes to avoid
- 1 tbsp = 15 mL; don't mix with the 14.8 mL metric tablespoon used in some apps.
- Level the spoon — a heaping tablespoon can add 20–30% extra.
Quick example 45 mL of olive oil = 3 tbsp. Quick to measure and consistent with recipe spoon portions.