Bhuvan PoudelHow millilitres to tablespoons are calculated
Divide by the selected tablespoon volume: about 14.787 ml for US, 15 ml for metric and UK, or 20 ml for Australian spoons.
tablespoons = millilitres ÷ tablespoon volume; millilitres = tablespoons × tablespoon volume
- A US tablespoon is exactly half a US fluid ounce: 14.787 ml. Metric and UK tablespoons are 15 ml; Australian measuring tablespoons are 20 ml.
- Divide millilitres by the selected spoon volume for tablespoons. Multiply by the same volume to go back.
- The two are close: 100 ml is 6.76 US tablespoons but 6.67 metric tablespoons, a difference of less than a fifth of a spoon.
- US, metric and UK tablespoons contain three teaspoons. Australian tablespoons contain four 5 ml teaspoons.
Worked example: 30 ml ÷ 14.787 = 2.03 US tablespoons, or just over 6 teaspoons.
Common amounts converted
| Millilitres | US tablespoons | Metric tablespoons | Teaspoons (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ml | 0.34 tbsp | 0.33 tbsp | 1.01 tsp |
| 10 ml | 0.68 tbsp | 0.67 tbsp | 2.03 tsp |
| 15 ml | 1.01 tbsp | 1 tbsp | 3.04 tsp |
| 20 ml | 1.35 tbsp | 1.33 tbsp | 4.06 tsp |
| 30 ml | 2.03 tbsp | 2 tbsp | 6.09 tsp |
| 45 ml | 3.04 tbsp | 3 tbsp | 9.13 tsp |
| 60 ml | 4.06 tbsp | 4 tbsp | 12.17 tsp |
| 100 ml | 6.76 tbsp | 6.67 tbsp | 20.29 tsp |
| 250 ml | 16.91 tbsp | 16.67 tbsp | 50.72 tsp |
| 500 ml | 33.81 tbsp | 33.33 tbsp | 101.44 tsp |
Swipe the table sideways to see the rest.
To go the other way, choose the Tablespoons to millilitres direction.
Things to consider
- Check the recipe standard: Australian measuring tablespoons are 20 ml, metric and UK are 15 ml, and US are about 14.787 ml.
- This converts volume, not weight. A tablespoon of flour and a tablespoon of sugar weigh different amounts.
- Spoon sizes vary between cutlery drawers, so measuring spoons give a repeatable level spoon rather than a heaped one.
- A metric cup is 250 ml (16.67 metric tablespoons) while a US cup is 236.59 ml (16 US tablespoons).
Frequently asked questions
How many ml is a tablespoon?
About 14.787 ml for US, 15 ml for metric and UK, and 20 ml for Australian tablespoons.
Is 10 ml two tablespoons?
No. In metric measures, 10 ml is about 0.67 tablespoons. In US measures it is about 0.68 tablespoons.
Are US and UK tablespoons the same?
Close but not identical. UK measuring spoons are 15 ml, US ones 14.787 ml, about 1.4% apart.
How many tablespoons is 100 ml?
6.76 US tablespoons, or 6.67 metric tablespoons.
How do I convert tablespoons back to ml?
Choose the Tablespoons to millilitres direction, or multiply by your selected spoon volume: about 14.787 ml for US, 15 ml for metric and UK, or 20 ml for Australian.