Instantly convert tablespoons to ml or ml to tablespoons — for US, UK and metric measurements. Whether you need 2 tablespoons to ml, 50 ml to tablespoons, or any other amount, get your answer in seconds.
| Tablespoons | US Tbsp (ml) | Metric Tbsp (ml) | UK Tbsp (ml) | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 tbsp | 3.70 ml | 3.75 ml | 4.44 ml | Pinch of spice |
| 1/2 tbsp | 7.39 ml | 7.50 ml | 8.88 ml | Half tablespoon |
| 1 tbsp | 14.79 ml | 15.00 ml | 17.76 ml | 1 tablespoon |
| 2 tbsp | 29.57 ml | 30.00 ml | 35.52 ml | 2 tablespoons |
| 3 tbsp | 44.36 ml | 45.00 ml | 53.28 ml | 3 tablespoons |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 59.15 ml | 60.00 ml | 71.04 ml | 1/4 US cup |
| 5 tbsp | 73.93 ml | 75.00 ml | 88.80 ml | — |
| 6 tbsp | 88.72 ml | 90.00 ml | 106.56 ml | — |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 118.29 ml | 120.00 ml | 142.08 ml | 1/2 US cup |
| 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) | 177.44 ml | 180.00 ml | 213.12 ml | 3/4 US cup |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 236.59 ml | 240.00 ml | 284.16 ml | 1 US cup |
The US tablespoon is 14.79 ml, often rounded to 15 ml in everyday cooking. It equals exactly 3 US teaspoons and half a fluid ounce. American recipes — and most online recipes — use this standard. 2 US tablespoons = 29.57 ml, approximately 30 ml.
Used in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa, the metric tablespoon is exactly 15 ml — making conversion beautifully simple. For most cooking, rounding a US tablespoon to 15 ml causes no meaningful error.
The traditional UK tablespoon is 17.76 ml — about 20% larger than US. This matters most in baking. A UK recipe calling for 3 tablespoons is asking for 53 ml, while a US recipe means 44 ml. Many modern UK recipes have switched to metric.