Milliliters to Tablespoons Conversion Table
Convert 1-100 mL to tablespoons
Any volume value in mL can be converted to tbsp using the conversion factor:
- 1 milliliter = 0.067628 Tablespoon
- tbsp = mL ÷ 14.7868
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What is Milliliter (mL)?
The milliliter (abbreviated as "ml" or "mL") is a metric unit of volume measurement equal to one-thousandth of a liter.
What is Tablespoon (tbsp)?
The tablespoon is a commonly used unit of volume measurement in cooking, baking, and pharmaceuticals.
How to Convert Milliliter to Tablespoon
Example
Convert 11 mL to tbsp:
11 × 0.067628 = 0.743908 tbsp
Milliliters to Tablespoons Conversion Table
Values from 1 to 100 mL.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tablespoons are in 15 mL?
There is approximately 1.0144 US tablespoons in 15 mL. In practice, 15 mL is treated as exactly 1 tablespoon for cooking and medicine dosing purposes.
How do I convert milliliters to tablespoons?
Divide the number of milliliters by 14.7868. For example, 30 mL ÷ 14.7868 = 2.0288 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 5 mL?
There are approximately 0.338 tablespoons in 5 mL. Note that 5 mL is commonly used as 1 teaspoon, and there are 3 teaspoons per tablespoon.
Why do medicine labels use milliliters instead of tablespoons?
Medical professionals prefer milliliters because they are a standardized metric unit that avoids confusion between different spoon sizes. Household tablespoons can vary in actual capacity, potentially leading to incorrect dosing.
Is 1 tablespoon exactly 15 mL?
Not exactly. One US tablespoon is 14.7868 mL. However, in cooking and medicine, 15 mL is commonly rounded to 1 tablespoon for practical purposes. Australian and metric tablespoons are defined as exactly 20 mL and 15 mL respectively.
