Tablespoons (tbsp) to milliliters (mL)
Use this reference to convert cooking tablespoons into milliliters.
1 tablespoon = 15 mL.
Reference table
| Tbsp | mL |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 7.5 |
| 1 | 15.0 |
| 1.5 | 22.5 |
| 2 | 30.0 |
| 3 | 45.0 |
| 4 | 60.0 |
| 5 | 75.0 |
| 6 | 90.0 |
| 8 | 120.0 |
| 10 | 150.0 |
| 12 | 180.0 |
| 16 | 240.0 |
1 tbsp = 15 mL.
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When to use this converter
Great for sauces and dressings when you want to portion by spoon but log mL for consistency.
Common mistakes to avoid
- A cooking tablespoon is 15 mL; a US legal tablespoon in nutrition labels is 14.7868 mL—differences are small but note it for baking.
- Level the spoon; heaping spoons can add 20–30%.
Quick example 3 tbsp soy sauce ≈ 45 mL. If reducing salt, start with 40 mL and adjust to taste.