How many milliliters are in one US tablespoon?

There are 14.7867648 milliliters in 1 US tablespoon.

How do you convert milliliters to US tablespoons?

Multiply the number of milliliters by 0.067628045 — or use the formula tbsp = mL ÷ 14.7867648.

What is 6 milliliters in US tablespoons?

6 milliliters is 0.405768272 US tablespoons. 6 ÷ 14.7867648 = 0.405768272 US tablespoons.

Is the milliliters to US tablespoons conversion exact?

Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 0.067628045404 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.

Milliliters to US Tablespoons Converter

Convert milliliters to US tablespoons instantly with this free milliliters to US tablespoons converter. Enter any value to get an accurate volume conversion, plus the formula, the conversion factor and a full reference table.

What is 1 milliliter in US tablespoons?

1 milliliter is equal to 0.067628045 US tablespoons.

1 ÷ 14.7867648 = 0.067628045 US tablespoons

Amount

Result0.0676280454

1 milliliter = 0.0676280454 US tablespoons

Milliliters to US tablespoons formula

tbsp = mL ÷ 14.7867648

The milliliters to US tablespoons conversion factor is 0.067628045404, which is exact by definition. 1 milliliter = 0.067628045404 US tablespoons, and 1 US tablespoon = 14.7867647812 milliliters.

Worked examples

2 milliliters = 0.135256091 US tablespoons — 2 ÷ 14.7867648 = 0.135256091 US tablespoons
6 milliliters = 0.405768272 US tablespoons — 6 ÷ 14.7867648 = 0.405768272 US tablespoons
10 milliliters = 0.676280454 US tablespoons — 10 ÷ 14.7867648 = 0.676280454 US tablespoons

Milliliters to US tablespoons conversion table

Every value below is calculated with the exact conversion factor and rounded for display.

milliliters to US tablespoons conversion table
Milliliters (mL)	US tablespoons (tbsp)
1 mL	0.06762805 tbsp
2 mL	0.13525609 tbsp
3 mL	0.20288414 tbsp
4 mL	0.27051218 tbsp
5 mL	0.33814023 tbsp
6 mL	0.40576827 tbsp
7 mL	0.47339632 tbsp
8 mL	0.54102436 tbsp
9 mL	0.60865241 tbsp
10 mL	0.67628045 tbsp
12 mL	0.81153654 tbsp
15 mL	1.0144207 tbsp
20 mL	1.3525609 tbsp
25 mL	1.6907011 tbsp
30 mL	2.0288414 tbsp
50 mL	3.3814023 tbsp
75 mL	5.0721034 tbsp
100 mL	6.7628045 tbsp
500 mL	33.814023 tbsp
1,000 mL	67.628045 tbsp

When you need to convert milliliters to US tablespoons

Scaling recipes between metric millilitres and US cups, pints or fluid ounces.
Comparing fuel prices and tank capacities between countries.
Working out paint, fertiliser or pool chemical quantities from instructions written for another market.

Getting a feel for the scale

A converted number is easier to trust when you can picture it. These reference points let you sanity-check the result at a glance.

Milliliter (mL)

A teaspoon is about 5 mL
A shot of espresso is roughly 30 mL

Common mistakes to avoid

Dividing when you should multiply. Because 1 milliliter = 0.067628 US tablespoons, the answer should be smaller than the number you started with.
Rounding too early. Convert first at full precision, then round the final answer to the precision the task actually needs.

How precise does the answer need to be?

Cooking tolerates rounding to the nearest 5 mL or quarter cup. Dosing, chemistry and pool treatment do not — keep the full converted value there.

How these units are defined

Milliliter (mL): One thousandth of a liter, equal to one cubic centimeter. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
US tablespoon (tbsp): Three US teaspoons, about 14.79 mL. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 milliliter in US tablespoons?: 1 milliliter is equal to 0.067628045 US tablespoons.
How many milliliters are in one US tablespoon?: There are 14.7867648 milliliters in 1 US tablespoon.
How do you convert milliliters to US tablespoons?: Multiply the number of milliliters by 0.067628045 — or use the formula tbsp = mL ÷ 14.7867648.
What is 6 milliliters in US tablespoons?: 6 milliliters is 0.405768272 US tablespoons. 6 ÷ 14.7867648 = 0.405768272 US tablespoons.
Is the milliliters to US tablespoons conversion exact?: Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 0.067628045404 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.