What is 5 ml equal to in tablespoons?

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How many ml in 1 teaspoon? The answer is 5.
We assume you are converting between milliliter and teaspoon [metric].
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The SI derived unit for volume is the cubic meter.
1 cubic meter is equal to 1000000 ml, or 200000 teaspoon.
Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results.
Use this page to learn how to convert between milliliters and teaspoons.
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›› Quick conversion chart of ml to teaspoon

1 ml to teaspoon = 0.2 teaspoon

5 ml to teaspoon = 1 teaspoon

10 ml to teaspoon = 2 teaspoon

20 ml to teaspoon = 4 teaspoon

30 ml to teaspoon = 6 teaspoon

40 ml to teaspoon = 8 teaspoon

50 ml to teaspoon = 10 teaspoon

75 ml to teaspoon = 15 teaspoon

100 ml to teaspoon = 20 teaspoon

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›› Definition: Millilitre

The millilitre (ml or mL, also spelled milliliter) is a metric unit of volume that is equal to one thousandth of a litre. It is a non-SI unit accepted for use with the International Systems of Units (SI). It is exactly equivalent to 1 cubic centimetre (cm³, or, non-standard, cc).

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The ml to tbsp converter easily lets you know from any volume in milliliters to tablespoons. Wondering how much is 10 ml to tbsp or 30 ml to tbsp? This tool will instantly give you the answer. Here you'll also find a step-by-step on how to convert ml to tbsp.

How to use the ml to tbsp converter

To use this tool, simply enter the volume in milliliters (ml) that you'd like to know in tablespoons (tbsp), and the converter will show you the tbsp result in the row below.
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How do I convert ml to tbsp?

To go from milliliters (ml) to tablespoons (tbsp), we follow some simple steps:

Use the conversion factor of 15 milliliters per metric tablespoon, 15 ml = 1 tbsp.
Divide the volume in ml that you'd like to convert by the conversion factor 15 ml/tbsp. For example, if you'd like to convert 30 ml to tbsp, the calculation would be 30 ml / (15 ml/tbsp) = 2 tbsp.

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FAQ

How do I convert 1 ml to tbsp?

Divide by 15 ml/tbsp to go from ml to tbsp. Every metric tablespoon equates to 15 milliliters, 15 ml = 1 tbsp.

How much is 10 ml in tbsp?

0.67 tbsp. To convert from ml to tbsp, use the conversion factor of 15 ml per tablespoon. In this case, by dividing 10 ml by 15 ml/tbsp, we get 0.67 tbsp.

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Milliliter

Definition: A milliliter (symbol: mL) is a unit of volume that is accepted for use in the international system of units (SI). One milliliter is equal to 1 cubic centimeter (cm3), 1/1,000,000 cubic meters (m3), or 1/1000 liters.

History/Origin: The base unit of the milliliter is the liter (US spelling), spelled "litre" in SI terms. The term "litre" was originally part of the French metric system and was derived from the term "litron," one of the older versions of the French litre. Refer to the liter page for further details.

Current use: Milliliters are used to measure the volume of many types of smaller containers in everyday use, such as plastic bottles, cans, drinking, glasses, juice and milk cartons, yogurt, toothpaste tubes, perfume/cologne bottles, etc. Many measurement devices such as graduated cylinders, beakers, pipettes, measurement cups, etc. also use the measurement of milliliters.

Tablespoon

Definition: A tablespoon (symbol: Tbsp) is a unit of volume based on an item of cutlery. The United States customary tablespoon is equal to approximately 14.8 mL, a metric tablespoon is exactly equal to 15 mL, and an Australian tablespoon is equal to 20 mL. In nutrition labeling in both the US and the UK, a tablespoon is defined as 15 mL.

History/origin: The use of the tablespoon as a measurement of volume began in the 18th century when it became the unofficial unit of the Apothecaries' system of measures. It was equal to 4 drams, or ½ of a fluid ounce. These relationships still hold in the US customary system of measurement.

Current use: The table spoon as a unit of volume is used in cooking in certain countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Milliliter to Tablespoon (US) Conversion Table

Milliliter [mL]	Tablespoon (US)
0.01 mL	0.0006762805 tablespoon (US)
0.1 mL	0.0067628045 tablespoon (US)
1 mL	0.0676280454 tablespoon (US)
2 mL	0.1352560908 tablespoon (US)
3 mL	0.2028841362 tablespoon (US)
5 mL	0.338140227 tablespoon (US)
10 mL	0.676280454 tablespoon (US)
20 mL	1.3525609081 tablespoon (US)
50 mL	3.3814022702 tablespoon (US)
100 mL	6.7628045404 tablespoon (US)
1000 mL	67.6280454037 tablespoon (US)

How to Convert Milliliter to Tablespoon (US)

1 mL = 0.0676280454 tablespoon (US)
1 tablespoon (US) = 14.7867647813 mL

Example: convert 15 mL to tablespoon (US):
15 mL = 15 × 0.0676280454 tablespoon (US) = 1.0144206811 tablespoon (US)

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Is 5ml same as 1 teaspoon?

If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. Regular spoons are not reliable. Also, remember that 1 level teaspoon equals 5 mL and that ½ a teaspoon equals 2.5 mL.

Is 5 mL one teaspoon or tablespoon?

Measuring Teaspoons A teaspoon is 5ml, so if you have metric measuring items, such as a measuring jug or even a clean medicine cap, you can do a quick measurement that way.