Conversion formula
tbsp = mL × 0.0667 (Canada)
tbsp = mL × 0.0676 (US)
tbsp = mL × 0.0676 (US)
In Canada, a measuring tablespoon holds 15 mL. A US tablespoon is 14.8 mL, a negligible difference in cooking. An ordinary table spoon isn't a reliable measure: it can hold anywhere from 7 to 20 mL depending on the design. For recipes, use a measuring spoon.
Millilitres to tablespoons chart
| Millilitres | Canada | US |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | ⅓ tbsp | ⅓ tbsp |
| 10 mL | ⅔ tbsp | ⅔ tbsp |
| 15 mL | 1 tbsp | 1 tbsp |
| 20 mL | 1 ⅓ tbsp | 1.35 tbsp |
| 30 mL | 2 tbsp | 2.03 tbsp |
| 45 mL | 3 tbsp | 3.04 tbsp |
| 50 mL | 3 ⅓ tbsp | 3.38 tbsp |
| 60 mL | 4 tbsp | 4.06 tbsp |
| 75 mL | 5 tbsp | 5.07 tbsp |
| 100 mL | 6 ⅔ tbsp | 6 ¾ tbsp |
To convert every measure at once, use the cooking measurement converter. For an ingredient in grams, see cups to grams.