How to convert millilitres to US tablespoons
One millilitre equals 0.067628 US tablespoons, so multiply the number of millilitres by 0.067628:
tbsp = ml × 0.067628
ml = tbsp ÷ 0.067628 (1 tbsp = 14.7868 ml)
Example: 5 ml → 5 × 0.067628 = 0.33814 tbsp.
Going the other way, divide by 0.067628, or multiply by 14.7868; the US tablespoons to millilitres converter does it for you.
Everyday values
| Millilitres | US tablespoons | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 5 ml | 0.33814 tbsp | one teaspoon, roughly |
| 15 ml | 1.0144 tbsp | one tablespoon, roughly |
| 30 ml | 2.0288 tbsp | one fluid ounce |
| 60 ml | 4.0577 tbsp | 1/4 cup |
| 100 ml | 6.7628 tbsp | 100 ml |
When you need this conversion
A US tablespoon is 14.79 ml; most metric recipes round it to 15 ml. In Australia a tablespoon is 20 ml, so check the recipe's origin when the amount matters.
Millilitre to US tablespoon conversion table
| ml | tbsp | ml | tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ml | 0.33814 tbsp | 65 ml | 4.3958 tbsp |
| 10 ml | 0.67628 tbsp | 70 ml | 4.734 tbsp |
| 15 ml | 1.0144 tbsp | 75 ml | 5.0721 tbsp |
| 20 ml | 1.3526 tbsp | 80 ml | 5.4102 tbsp |
| 25 ml | 1.6907 tbsp | 85 ml | 5.7484 tbsp |
| 30 ml | 2.0288 tbsp | 90 ml | 6.0865 tbsp |
| 35 ml | 2.367 tbsp | 95 ml | 6.4247 tbsp |
| 40 ml | 2.7051 tbsp | 100 ml | 6.7628 tbsp |
| 45 ml | 3.0433 tbsp | 105 ml | 7.1009 tbsp |
| 50 ml | 3.3814 tbsp | 110 ml | 7.4391 tbsp |
| 55 ml | 3.7195 tbsp | 115 ml | 7.7772 tbsp |
| 60 ml | 4.0577 tbsp | 120 ml | 8.1154 tbsp |
About the units
- Millilitre (ml): one thousandth of a litre, the same as one cubic centimetre.
- US tablespoon (tbsp): 1/2 US fluid ounce, about 14.79 millilitres.
Both are units of volume. The conversion factor comes from the exact definitions above, so the calculator is exact; results are only rounded for display (up to six significant digits).
Frequently asked questions
How many US tablespoons are in one millilitre?
One millilitre is 0.067628 US tablespoons. One US tablespoon is 14.7868 millilitres.
How do I convert millilitres to US tablespoons?
Multiply the value in millilitres by 0.067628. To go back, divide by 0.067628.
What is 5 ml in US tablespoons?
5 ml = 0.33814 tbsp.
What is 15 ml in US tablespoons?
15 ml = 1.0144 tbsp.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B: conversion factors.
- NIST Handbook 44 (2024), Appendix C: General tables of units of measurement.
Last reviewed 5 October 2026. Results are estimates; see our disclaimer.