Milliliters to Tablespoons (Metric) converter

To convert milliliters to tablespoons (Metric), enter the value in the first field. The result in tablespoons (Metric) is calculated automatically using the exact conversion factor.

1 mL ≈ 0.0666666666667 metric tbsp
1 metric tbsp = 15 mL

Formula: metric tbsp = mL × 1/15
mL = metric tbsp × 15

Definitions: 1 mL = 1 cm³; 1 metric tbsp = 15 mL

The milliliter (mL) is one thousandth of a liter and is exactly equal to one cubic centimeter. It is the standard unit for drink and medicine doses, cooking, cosmetics and product packaging.

The metric tablespoon is exactly 15 mL and is used in most metric recipes, including in the UK and Canada. Australia is the exception with a 20 mL tablespoon, so check the origin of a recipe before converting.

See the conversion table with commonly used values, handy for quick reference or study.