Milliliters to Tablespoons

1 mL = 0.06762805 tbsp

Metric recipes and product labels state small liquid amounts in milliliters, while American measuring spoon sets are labeled in tablespoons. Converting mL to tablespoons lets US cooks measure syrups, extracts, and oils from international recipes using the spoons already in the drawer.

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When you need to convert milliliters to tablespoons

Measuring a 30 mL splash of liquor or syrup with spoons
Following a metric recipe that lists soy sauce or oil in mL
Splitting a small bottle of extract into recipe-size portions
Converting serving sizes printed in mL on nutrition labels

How to convert milliliters to tablespoons

tbsp = mL × 0.06762805

Example: 5 mL = 0.3381402 tbsp

Common small volumes in mL

Milliliters (mL)	Tablespoons (tbsp)
5 mL	0.3381402 tbsp
10 mL	0.6762805 tbsp
15 mL	1.014421 tbsp
20 mL	1.352561 tbsp
30 mL	2.028841 tbsp
45 mL	3.043262 tbsp
50 mL	3.381402 tbsp
60 mL	4.057683 tbsp
100 mL	6.762805 tbsp

Tips for converting milliliters to tablespoons

Divide mL by 15 for a quick tablespoon estimate; the exact US tablespoon is 14.78676478125 mL.
If the result is below one tablespoon, switch to teaspoons: 1 tablespoon equals exactly 3 teaspoons.
For amounts above about 60 mL, cup measures are usually quicker than counting tablespoons.

Milliliters to Tablespoons conversion table

Milliliters (mL)	Tablespoons (tbsp)
1 mL	0.06762805 tbsp
2 mL	0.1352561 tbsp
3 mL	0.2028841 tbsp
4 mL	0.2705122 tbsp
5 mL	0.3381402 tbsp
6 mL	0.4057683 tbsp
7 mL	0.4733963 tbsp
8 mL	0.5410244 tbsp
9 mL	0.6086524 tbsp
10 mL	0.6762805 tbsp
15 mL	1.014421 tbsp
20 mL	1.352561 tbsp
25 mL	1.690701 tbsp
30 mL	2.028841 tbsp
40 mL	2.705122 tbsp
50 mL	3.381402 tbsp
75 mL	5.072103 tbsp
100 mL	6.762805 tbsp
250 mL	16.90701 tbsp
500 mL	33.81402 tbsp
1,000 mL	67.62805 tbsp

About the units

Milliliters: The milliliter is a metric unit of volume, equal to one cubic centimeter.

Tablespoons: The US tablespoon equals 1/2 US fluid ounce, about 14.79 milliliters, or 3 teaspoons.

Frequently asked questions

How many tablespoons are in 1 milliliter?

1 milliliter equals 0.06762805 tablespoons.

How many milliliters are in 1 tablespoon?

1 tablespoon equals 14.78676 milliliters.

How do I convert milliliters to tablespoons?

Use the formula tbsp = mL × 0.06762805.

What is 10 milliliters in tablespoons?

10 milliliters equals 0.6762805 tablespoons.

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Conversion factors use the exact definitions published by NIST and the BIPM, and are checked by automated tests against those definitions.

Last updated: October 17, 2026