How Do You Convert Milliliters to Tablespoons?
Divide milliliters by 14.787 to get tablespoons. The formula is: Tablespoons = mL / 14.787. Equivalently, multiply by 0.067628.
Leah Novak converts a French pastry recipe to American measurements. The recipe calls for 45 mL of vanilla extract. Converting: 45 / 14.787 = 3.04 tablespoons. She measures 3 tablespoons for the batch. For 200 mL of cream: 200 / 14.787 = 13.53 tablespoons, which she rounds to 13.5 tablespoons (just under 1 cup).
Common Kitchen Conversions
| Milliliters | Tablespoons | Other Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | 0.34 tbsp | 1 teaspoon |
| 15 mL | 1.01 tbsp | 3 teaspoons |
| 30 mL | 2.03 tbsp | 1 fluid ounce |
| 60 mL | 4.06 tbsp | 0.25 cup |
| 80 mL | 5.41 tbsp | 0.33 cup |
| 120 mL | 8.12 tbsp | 0.5 cup |
| 180 mL | 12.17 tbsp | 0.75 cup |
| 240 mL | 16.23 tbsp | 1 cup |
Practical Applications
Recipe Translation
Marco Ferreira adapts an Italian recipe that calls for 75 mL of balsamic vinegar = 5.07 tablespoons. He instructs his cooks to use 5 tablespoons and notes the slight difference is negligible in a large batch. For 20 mL of truffle oil = 1.35 tablespoons, he uses 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon.
Medication Administration
Tom Brewer measures liquid vitamins. The bottle recommends 10 mL per dose = 0.68 tablespoons. Rather than trying to measure two-thirds of a tablespoon, he uses the included 10 mL dosing cup for precision. The bottle contains 300 mL = 20.29 tablespoons = 30 doses at 10 mL each.
Cocktail Mixing
Marco Ferreira trains a new bartender. A cocktail recipe from a Japanese bar book lists 22.5 mL of simple syrup = 1.52 tablespoons. He teaches that a standard bar pour is 30 mL (2 tablespoons) and a half pour is 15 mL (1 tablespoon). The recipe calls for a pour and a half of syrup.