Convert Tablespoon (US) (tbsp) to Milliliter (mL) (ml)
Category: Volume
10 tbsp = 147.867648 ml
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert tablespoon (us) to milliliter (ml)
We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Volume and applying exact factors where applicable.
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Examples
Linear unit conversions use standardized factors; many are exact by definition (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Common mistakes
- Mixing US gallons (3.785 L) with Imperial gallons (4.546 L).
- Assuming kitchen ‘cup’ equals the same volume in every country.
About Volume
Volume measures the space a substance occupies. SI uses cubic meters and liters; customary units like gallons, quarts, and pints persist in recipes, fuel, and containers. Accurate volume work often requires temperature and density considerations (e.g., for fuels).
About Tablespoon (US)
Tablespoon (US)
≈ 14.787 mL. Used for cooking, dosing syrups, and nutrition serving sizes.
History: Kitchen measures differ internationally; US tablespoon is larger than some Commonwealth equivalents.
About Milliliter (mL)
Milliliter (mL)
Equals 1/1000 L and exactly 1 cm³. Used for doses, pipetting, coffee shots, and cosmetic volumes.
History: Popularized by laboratory glassware standards and medical dosing practices.
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