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Tablespoons to ml converter
Enter the number of tablespoons and get millilitres and fluid ounces. One US tablespoon is 14.8 ml, and a metric tablespoon is 15 ml.
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For weight, choose the ingredient: flour, sugar and butter weigh differently.
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How many ml are in a tablespoon?
One US tablespoon is 14.79 ml, usually rounded to 15 ml, which is also the metric tablespoon used in the UK, Canada and New Zealand. An Australian tablespoon is larger, at 20 ml. To convert, multiply the number of tablespoons by 14.79: 2 tablespoons are 29.6 ml and 4 tablespoons are 59.1 ml. The converter above does it for any amount.
Tablespoons to ml table
| Tablespoons | Millilitres | Fluid ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 7.4 ml | 0.3 fl oz |
| 1 | 14.8 ml | 0.5 fl oz |
| 2 | 29.6 ml | 1 fl oz |
| 3 | 44.4 ml | 1.5 fl oz |
| 4 | 59.1 ml | 2 fl oz |
| 6 | 88.7 ml | 3 fl oz |
| 8 | 118.3 ml | 4 fl oz |
| 12 | 177.4 ml | 6 fl oz |
| 16 | 236.6 ml | 8 fl oz |
Cups and spoons around the world
| Measure | US | Metric (UK, Canada, Australia, NZ) | Old UK imperial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cup | 236.6 ml | 250 ml | 284 ml |
| Tablespoon | 14.8 ml | 15 ml (Australia: 20 ml) | 17.7 ml |
| Teaspoon | 4.9 ml | 5 ml | 5.9 ml |
Handy equivalents
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
- 16 tablespoons = 1 US cup = 236.6 ml
- 2 tablespoons = 1 fluid ounce (29.6 ml)
- 1 tablespoon of butter is about 14 g
Measuring tips
- Use proper measuring spoons, not tableware: a dinner spoon holds anything from 7 to 15 ml.
- Level the spoon with a knife for dry ingredients such as flour or cocoa.
- Fill liquids to the brim, without letting them domed, and pour over a bowl rather than your mixture.
- Check the country of the recipe: 20 ml Australian tablespoons make a big difference in spices and baking powder.
How it is calculated
The US tablespoon is defined as half a US fluid ounce, 14.7868 ml. This tool multiplies the number of tablespoons by that value and shows the result to one decimal place.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ml is 1 tablespoon?
14.8 ml for a US tablespoon and 15 ml for the metric tablespoon used in most recipes. Australia uses 20 ml.
How many tablespoons is 100 ml?
About 6.8 US tablespoons, or 6.7 metric tablespoons of 15 ml.
How many tablespoons in a cup?
16 US tablespoons in a US cup; 16.7 metric tablespoons in a 250 ml metric cup.
Is this converter free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no limit, and it runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to a server.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works in any modern mobile browser, and the result updates as you type.
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