Milliliters to Tablespoons Converter
Convert milliliters 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 milliliter is 0.0667 tablespoon (metric) — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the milliliters to tablespoons converter works
Volumes convert through the liter (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.
The US uses customary units (US gallon, short ton, °F) in daily life; NIST SP 811 gives the exact SI factors.
Common volume conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | 0.3333 tbsp | milliliters to tablespoon (metric) |
| 10 mL | 0.6667 tbsp | milliliters to tablespoon (metric) |
| 15 mL | 1 tbsp | milliliters to tablespoon (metric) |
| 20 mL | 1.3333 tbsp | milliliters to tablespoon (metric) |
| 30 mL | 2 tbsp | milliliters to tablespoon (metric) |
| 45 mL | 3 tbsp | milliliters to tablespoon (metric) |
| 50 mL | 3.3333 tbsp | milliliters to tablespoon (metric) |
| 60 mL | 4 tbsp | milliliters to tablespoon (metric) |
| 75 mL | 5 tbsp | milliliters to tablespoon (metric) |
| 100 mL | 6.6667 tbsp | milliliters to tablespoon (metric) |
| 150 mL | 10 tbsp | milliliters to tablespoon (metric) |
| 250 mL | 16.6667 tbsp | milliliters to tablespoon (metric) |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in liters |
|---|---|---|
| milliliter | mL | 0.001 liter |
| liter | L | 1 liter |
| cubic meter | m³ | 1,000 liter |
| teaspoon (metric) | tsp | 0.005 liter |
| tablespoon (metric) | tbsp | 0.015 liter |
| cup (metric) | cup | 0.25 liter |
| US fluid ounce | US fl oz | 0.0295735296 liter |
| US cup | US cup | 0.2365882365 liter |
| US pint | US pt | 0.473176473 liter |
| US gallon | US gal | 3.785411784 liter |
| imperial fluid ounce | imp fl oz | 0.0284130625 liter |
| imperial pint | imp pt | 0.56826125 liter |
| imperial gallon | imp gal | 4.54609 liter |
| cubic foot | ft³ | 28.316846592 liter |
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 Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) — United States's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.