Use this quick‑reference table—or our Kitchen Conversion Calculator—to switch between tablespoons (tbsp) and milliliters (ml) on the fly.
Conversion formula
ml = tbsp × 14.7868 | tbsp = ml ÷ 14.7868
Cheat‑sheet table
| Tablespoons | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14.79 |
| 2 | 29.57 |
| 3 | 44.36 |
| 4 | 59.15 |
| 6 | 88.72 |
| 8 (½ cup) | 118.29 |
| 12 (¾ cup) | 177.44 |
| 16 (1 cup) | 236.59 |
UK vs US tablespoon sizes
A UK tablespoon is 15 ml; a US tablespoon is ≈14.79 ml. The difference is minor for cooking, but double‑check for pharmacy or chemical measurements.
FAQ
- How many teaspoons in a tablespoon?
- Three teaspoons equal one tablespoon.
- Is tablespoon capitalised as “T” in recipes?
- Yes—uppercase “T” (tablespoon) vs lowercase “t” (teaspoon).