Convert Tablespoons to US fluid ounces
1 tablespoon = 0.5 US fluid ounces · fl oz = tbsp ÷ 2
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from tablespoons, a standard cooking measure of about 15 milliliters, to US fluid ounces, used for drinks and recipe liquids. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Tablespoons to US fluid ounces conversion table
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | US fluid ounces (fl oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.5 fl oz |
| 2 tbsp | 1 fl oz |
| 3 tbsp | 1.5 fl oz |
| 5 tbsp | 2.5 fl oz |
| 10 tbsp | 5 fl oz |
| 15 tbsp | 7.5 fl oz |
| 20 tbsp | 10 fl oz |
| 25 tbsp | 12.5 fl oz |
| 50 tbsp | 25 fl oz |
| 75 tbsp | 37.5 fl oz |
| 100 tbsp | 50 fl oz |
| 250 tbsp | 125 fl oz |
| 500 tbsp | 250 fl oz |
| 1,000 tbsp | 500 fl oz |
The formula
fl oz = tbsp ÷ 2Because both units measure volume, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many US fluid ounces are in a tablespoon?
- There are 0.5 US fluid ounces in 1 tablespoon. The formula is fl oz = tbsp ÷ 2.
- How do you convert tablespoons to US fluid ounces?
- Use the formula fl oz = tbsp ÷ 2. For example, 10 tablespoons equals 5 US fluid ounces.
- Is the tablespoons to US fluid ounces conversion exact?
- Yes. Tablespoons and US fluid ounces are both units of volume, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is tbsp short for?
- tbsp is the standard symbol for tablespoon. fl oz is the symbol for US fluid ounce.