Millilitres to Tablespoons Converter
Convert millilitres to tablespoons — the metric tablespoon is 15 ml, except in Australia where it is 20 ml. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One millilitre is 0.0667 tablespoon (metric) — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the millilitres to tablespoons converter works
Volumes convert through the litre (exactly 1 dm³). The US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 L (231 cubic inches); the imperial gallon is exactly 4.54609 L. A US fluid ounce is 29.5735 mL, an imperial fluid ounce 28.4131 mL; a US pint is 16 US fl oz, an imperial pint 20 imperial fl oz.
Australia is fully metric under the National Measurement Act 1960; imperial units appear only in trade with the US and in older documents.
Common volume conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | 0.3333 tbsp | millilitres to tablespoon (metric) |
| 10 mL | 0.6667 tbsp | millilitres to tablespoon (metric) |
| 15 mL | 1 tbsp | millilitres to tablespoon (metric) |
| 20 mL | 1.3333 tbsp | millilitres to tablespoon (metric) |
| 30 mL | 2 tbsp | millilitres to tablespoon (metric) |
| 45 mL | 3 tbsp | millilitres to tablespoon (metric) |
| 50 mL | 3.3333 tbsp | millilitres to tablespoon (metric) |
| 60 mL | 4 tbsp | millilitres to tablespoon (metric) |
| 75 mL | 5 tbsp | millilitres to tablespoon (metric) |
| 100 mL | 6.6667 tbsp | millilitres to tablespoon (metric) |
| 150 mL | 10 tbsp | millilitres to tablespoon (metric) |
| 250 mL | 16.6667 tbsp | millilitres to tablespoon (metric) |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in litres |
|---|---|---|
| millilitre | mL | 0.001 litre |
| litre | L | 1 litre |
| cubic metre | m³ | 1,000 litre |
| teaspoon (metric) | tsp | 0.005 litre |
| tablespoon (metric) | tbsp | 0.015 litre |
| cup (metric) | cup | 0.25 litre |
| US fluid ounce | US fl oz | 0.0295735296 litre |
| US cup | US cup | 0.2365882365 litre |
| US pint | US pt | 0.473176473 litre |
| US gallon | US gal | 3.785411784 litre |
| imperial fluid ounce | imp fl oz | 0.0284130625 litre |
| imperial pint | imp pt | 0.56826125 litre |
| imperial gallon | imp gal | 4.54609 litre |
| cubic foot | ft³ | 28.316846592 litre |
FAQFrequently asked questions about volume conversion
How many ml in a tablespoon?
15 ml in the UK, US and most of the world. Australia uses a 20 ml tablespoon, which is a third larger.
How many tablespoons is 30 ml?
Two, at 15 ml each.
Why is the Australian tablespoon different?
Australia standardised on 20 ml at metrication, making it four teaspoons rather than three.
Does it matter for cooking?
For baking and anything with raising agents, yes — three Australian tablespoons is four UK ones.
How many tablespoons in a cup?
About 16 US tablespoons, or roughly 12 Australian ones.
Where these figures come from
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — definitions of the base and derived units.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — the exact conversion factors used here.
- National Measurement Institute (NMI) — Australia's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.