10 ml is approximately 0.6763 tablespoons.
To convert 10 milliliters (ml) to tablespoons, you multiply the volume in ml by the conversion factor that relates ml to tablespoons. Since 1 tablespoon equals about 14.787 ml, dividing 10 ml by 14.787 gives you the equivalent tablespoons.
Conversion Tool
Result in tablespoons:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert milliliters (ml) to tablespoons (tbsp) is:
tablespoons = milliliters ÷ 14.787
This works because one tablespoon is equal to approximately 14.787 milliliters. When you divide the amount in ml by this number, you get the value in tablespoons.
Example calculation for 10 ml:
- Start with 10 ml
- Divide 10 by 14.787 (10 ÷ 14.787)
- The result is about 0.6763 tablespoons
Conversion Example
- Convert 25 ml to tablespoons:
- Take 25 ml
- Divide by 14.787 (25 ÷ 14.787)
- Result is approximately 1.6908 tablespoons
- Convert 50 ml to tablespoons:
- Start with 50 ml
- Divide by 14.787 (50 ÷ 14.787)
- Result is about 3.3815 tablespoons
- Convert 7.5 ml to tablespoons:
- Start at 7.5 ml
- Divide by 14.787 (7.5 ÷ 14.787)
- Result is roughly 0.5072 tablespoons
- Convert 100 ml to tablespoons:
- Take 100 ml
- Divide by 14.787 (100 ÷ 14.787)
- Result is about 6.7628 tablespoons
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows various ml values and their equivalent in tablespoons. You can read across the rows to see what each ml value converts to in tablespoons, useful for quick reference without doing calculations.
Milliliters (ml) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
---|---|
-15.0 | -1.0145 |
-10.0 | -0.6763 |
-5.0 | -0.3382 |
0.0 | 0.0000 |
5.0 | 0.3382 |
10.0 | 0.6763 |
15.0 | 1.0145 |
20.0 | 1.3527 |
25.0 | 1.6908 |
30.0 | 2.0290 |
35.0 | 2.3672 |
Related Conversion Questions
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- What is the difference between US and UK tablespoons when converting 10 ml?
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Conversion Definitions
Milliliter (ml): A milliliter is a unit of volume in the metric system equal to one-thousandth of a liter. It is used to measure small quantities of liquids, commonly in cooking, medicine, and science. One milliliter equals one cubic centimeter (cm³).
Tablespoon (tbsp): A tablespoon is a volume measurement used in cooking, roughly equal to 15 milliliters in the US, though exact values can vary by country. It is commonly used for measuring liquid and dry ingredients, and is three teaspoons.
Conversion FAQs
Does the tablespoon measurement vary between countries when converting from ml?
Yes, tablespoon sizes can differ; for example, a US tablespoon is about 14.787 ml, while a UK tablespoon is 15 ml. This means conversions from ml to tablespoons can slightly change depending on which standard is applied, so be sure to know which tablespoon you are using.
Can I use tablespoons for precise measurements in scientific experiments?
Tablespoons are not highly precise units, because their sizes vary and they are meant for cooking measurements. For scientific work, milliliters or microliters with proper measuring instruments are preferred. Using tablespoons can introduce errors, especially in small volumes.
Why is the conversion factor 14.787 ml per tablespoon and not a round number?
The value 14.787 ml comes from the US customary system, which does not use metric units, so the conversion is based on exact volume equivalences between systems. The number is not rounded to keep accuracy when converting between metric and US measurements.
Is it possible to convert negative values of ml to tablespoons?
Mathematically, yes, negative volumes can be converted using the same formula, resulting in negative tablespoon values. However, negative volume has no physical meaning in real-world measurements; it might be used in calculations involving differences or changes in volume.
How precise is the rounding to four decimal places in the conversion tool?
Rounding to four decimal places provides a good balance between precision and readability for cooking and general use. It shows enough detail for most practical purposes, but if higher precision is needed, more decimal places can be used depending on the context.
Last Updated : 02 July, 2025


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