How to convert Metric tablespoons (15 mL) to US customary tablespoons
tbsp (US) = tbsp (metric) × 1.01442068105529
Multiply the tbsp (metric) reading by 1.01442068105529.
Worked examples
1 tbsp (metric) ≈ 1.014420681 tbsp (US)
1 × 1.01442068105529 ≈ 1.014420681
2 tbsp (metric) ≈ 2.028841362 tbsp (US)
2 × 1.01442068105529 ≈ 2.028841362
Frequently asked questions
Which recipe measure should I select?
A metric cup is 250 mL, while a US customary cup is 236.5882365 mL. Metric teaspoons and tablespoons here are 5 mL and 15 mL; US customary spoons differ. Match the named definition in the recipe.
Metric tablespoons (15 mL) to US customary tablespoons table
Fixed reference · Metric tablespoon (15 mL) to US customary tablespoon
Reference values use this page’s named pair and default context. Calculator precision and font settings do not change this table.
Metric tablespoon (15 mL) (tbsp (metric))
US customary tablespoon (tbsp (US))
0
0
0.1
0.1014420681
0.5
0.5072103405
1
1.014420681
2
2.028841362
5
5.072103405
10
10.14420681
25
25.36051703
50
50.72103405
100
101.4420681
1000
1014.420681
Table results use 10 significant figures; decimal formula coefficients use up to 15. Calculations use the unit definitions before rounding. Extra digits do not improve measurement accuracy.