One US tablespoon is 14.79 mL, and 16 tablespoons (one cup) are 236.6 mL.
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 7.4 |
| 1.0 | 14.8 |
| 1.5 | 22.2 |
| 2.0 | 29.6 |
| 2.5 | 37.0 |
| 3.0 | 44.4 |
| 3.5 | 51.8 |
| 4.0 | 59.1 |
| 4.5 | 66.5 |
| 5.0 | 73.9 |
| 5.5 | 81.3 |
| 6.0 | 88.7 |
| 6.5 | 96.1 |
| 7.0 | 103.5 |
| 7.5 | 110.9 |
| 8.0 | 118.3 |
| 8.5 | 125.7 |
| 9.0 | 133.1 |
| 9.5 | 140.5 |
| 10.0 | 147.9 |
| 10.5 | 155.3 |
| 11.0 | 162.7 |
| 11.5 | 170.0 |
| 12.0 | 177.4 |
| 12.5 | 184.8 |
| 13.0 | 192.2 |
| 13.5 | 199.6 |
| 14.0 | 207.0 |
| 14.5 | 214.4 |
| 15.0 | 221.8 |
| 15.5 | 229.2 |
| 16.0 | 236.6 |
How it is computed
Milliliters = tablespoons × 14.78676478125. A US tablespoon is half a US fluid ounce, or 3 teaspoons.
FAQ
Is a tablespoon 15 mL?+
A metric tablespoon is exactly 15 mL; a US one is about 14.79 mL. The difference does not matter in most recipes.
What about an Australian tablespoon?+
Australia uses a 20 mL tablespoon, a third larger. Adjust when a recipe comes from there.