How many mL is 1 US tablespoon?

1 US tablespoon equals 14.7868 mL (approximately 14.79 mL). This is defined as exactly 1/16 of a US cup.

How many mL is 1 UK tablespoon?

1 UK (imperial) tablespoon equals 17.7582 mL. It is larger than the US tablespoon.

How many mL is 1 metric tablespoon?

1 metric tablespoon equals exactly 15 mL. It is standard in the UK, Canada, and New Zealand. Note that Australia uses a unique 20 mL tablespoon (equal to 4 metric teaspoons).

Is a tablespoon the same worldwide?

No. The US tablespoon is 14.79 mL, the UK imperial tablespoon is 17.76 mL, the standard metric tablespoon (UK, Canada, New Zealand) is 15 mL, and the Australian tablespoon is 20 mL. Always check which standard a recipe uses.

Can I use a kitchen tablespoon to measure liquid medicine?

No. Household tablespoons vary significantly in volume and curvature, which poses a serious risk of under- or over-dosing. Liquid medications should only be measured using a calibrated oral syringe, dropper, or medicine cup provided by a pharmacy.

How many tablespoons are in 100 mL?

Using US tablespoons: about 6.76 tbsp. Using metric tablespoons: about 6.67 tbsp. Using UK tablespoons: about 5.63 tbsp.

Tablespoons to Milliliters Converter

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Summary

This converter turns tablespoon measurements into milliliters for US, UK, and metric standards. The US tablespoon equals 14.787 mL, the UK tablespoon equals 17.758 mL, and the metric tablespoon equals exactly 15 mL. Enter a value, pick your standard, and the result appears immediately alongside a reference table for common quantities.

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Use cases

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Convert liquid ingredient volumes for specialty coffee, bartending, or baking.
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Last updated: 2026-06-13 · Reviewed by Nham Vu