Convert Metric Tablespoon to Liter
Convert metric tablespoons to liters instantly. 1 metric tablespoon = 0.015 liter — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Liter to Metric Tablespoon converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Metric Tablespoon
A metric tablespoon is exactly 15 milliliters.
Adopted with metric cooking standards (Australia uses 20 mL).
Standard metric cooking measure for liquids.
Metrication.
Liter
The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter (0.001 m³). It is the everyday metric volume unit.
Introduced in France in 1795; redefined in 1964 as exactly one cubic decimeter.
The world's common unit for beverages, fuel, and household liquids.
France, 1795; CGPM 1964.
Metric Tablespoon to Liter conversion formula
The relationship between metric tablespoons and liters:
To convert metric tablespoons to liters, multiply the value in metric tablespoons by 0.015. To reverse, multiply liters by 66.6666666667.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in liters updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Liter to Metric Tablespoon converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert metric tablespoons to liters
- Write down the value in metric tablespoons (tbsp).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.015.
- The product is the equivalent value in liters (L).
- To reverse, multiply the liter value by 66.6666666667.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 tbsp to L:
1 × 0.015 = 0.015 L
Example 2 — Convert 100 tbsp to L:
100 × 0.015 = 1.5 L
Real-world example — Packaging gauge
A 4-metric tablespoon plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from metric tablespoons to liters is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.
4 tbsp × 0.015 = 0.06 L
Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness
A 500-metric tablespoon sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to liters aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.
500 tbsp × 0.015 = 7.5 L
Metric Tablespoon to Liter conversion table
Standard reference values for converting metric tablespoons to liters:
| Metric Tablespoon [tbsp] | Liter [L] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00015 |
| 0.1 | 0.0015 |
| 1 | 0.015 |
| 2 | 0.03 |
| 3 | 0.045 |
| 4 | 0.06 |
| 5 | 0.075 |
| 10 | 0.15 |
| 20 | 0.3 |
| 30 | 0.45 |
| 40 | 0.6 |
| 50 | 0.75 |
| 100 | 1.5 |
| 500 | 7.5 |
| 1000 | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 tbsp = 0.015 L) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.