How many ml in a tablespoon (tbsp)?

There are approximately 14.7868 milliliters (ml) in one US tablespoon (tbsp). For most cooking purposes, this is often rounded to 15 ml.

How do you convert ml to tbsp?

To convert milliliters to tablespoons, divide the number of milliliters by 14.7868 (or by 15 for a common kitchen approximation).

How do you convert tbsp to ml?

To convert tablespoons to milliliters, multiply the number of tablespoons by 14.7868 (or by 15 for a common kitchen approximation).

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ml to tbsp Converter

Created by: Sophia Bennett

Last updated: September 6, 2024

This ml to tbsp converter allows for easy conversion between milliliters (ml) and US tablespoons (tbsp). Whether you're in the kitchen or need to measure liquids accurately, this tool uses the standard conversion factor (1 tbsp = 14.7868 ml).

What is an ml to tbsp Converter?

An ml to tbsp Converter is a tool used to convert liquid volumes between milliliters (ml) and US tablespoons (tbsp). This conversion is frequently needed in cooking, baking, medicine dosage, and other situations where precise liquid measurements are important.

While a standard US tablespoon is technically 14.7868 ml, many recipes and kitchen practices approximate this to 15 ml for simplicity. This calculator uses the more precise value for accurate conversions.

ml to tbsp Conversion Formulas

The formulas for converting between milliliters (ml) and US tablespoons (tbsp) are:

Tablespoons = Milliliters / 14.7868

Milliliters = Tablespoons × 14.7868

Where:

14.7868 ml is the volume of one US tablespoon.

How to Convert ml to tbsp: Example

Example: Convert 75 ml to tablespoons.

Volume in ml: 75 ml
Apply formula (ml to tbsp): Tablespoons = 75 ml / 14.7868
Calculate: Tablespoons ≈ 5.07 tbsp

So, 75 ml is approximately equal to 5.07 US tablespoons.

Example: Convert 3 tablespoons to ml.

Volume in tbsp: 3 tbsp
Apply formula (tbsp to ml): Milliliters = 3 tbsp × 14.7868
Calculate: Milliliters ≈ 44.36 ml

So, 3 US tablespoons is approximately equal to 44.36 ml.

Common Applications

Cooking and baking: Accurately measuring ingredients for recipes.
Medicine: Administering correct dosages of liquid medications.
Bartending: Mixing drinks with precise volume proportions.
Chemistry and Science: Laboratory measurements requiring conversion between metric and customary units.

Sources and References

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). (n.d.). *Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI)*. (Provides standards for metric units).
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (n.d.). *Household Weights and Measures*. (Information on customary units like tablespoons).