1 liter equals 67.628 tablespoons. To convert liters to tablespoons, multiply the liter value by 67.628. For quick reference: 1 L = 67.628 tbsp, 5 L = 338.14 tbsp, 10 L = 676.28 tbsp, 100 L = 6762.8 tbsp.
FormulaTablespoons = Liters × 67.628
Quick
How to convert liters to tablespoons
1
Take your value
Start with your value in liters.
2
Multiply by 67.628
Multiply the liter value by 67.628. This is the exact conversion factor from liters to tablespoons.
3
Read the result
The product is your value in tablespoons. For example, 5 L × 67.628 = 338.14 tbsp.
Conversion formula
The exact factor from liters to tablespoons is 67.628.
Tablespoons = Liters × 67.628
Liters to Tablespoons conversion table
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
Conversion table from liters to tablespoons
Liters (L)
Tablespoons (tbsp)
0.1 L
6.7628 tbsp
0.25 L
16.907 tbsp
0.5 L
33.814 tbsp
1 L
67.628 tbsp
1.5 L
101.44 tbsp
2 L
135.26 tbsp
2.5 L
169.07 tbsp
3 L
202.88 tbsp
4 L
270.51 tbsp
5 L
338.14 tbsp
6 L
405.77 tbsp
7 L
473.4 tbsp
8 L
541.02 tbsp
9 L
608.65 tbsp
10 L
676.28 tbsp
12 L
811.54 tbsp
15 L
1014.4 tbsp
20 L
1352.6 tbsp
25 L
1690.7 tbsp
30 L
2028.8 tbsp
40 L
2705.1 tbsp
50 L
3381.4 tbsp
60 L
4057.7 tbsp
75 L
5072.1 tbsp
100 L
6762.8 tbsp
125 L
8453.5 tbsp
150 L
10144 tbsp
200 L
13526 tbsp
250 L
16907 tbsp
300 L
20288 tbsp
400 L
27051 tbsp
500 L
33814 tbsp
600 L
40577 tbsp
750 L
50721 tbsp
1000 L
67628 tbsp
1500 L
101442 tbsp
2000 L
135256 tbsp
2500 L
169070 tbsp
3000 L
202884 tbsp
4000 L
270512 tbsp
5000 L
338140 tbsp
7500 L
507210 tbsp
10000 L
676280 tbsp
15000 L
1014421 tbsp
20000 L
1352561 tbsp
25000 L
1690701 tbsp
30000 L
2028841 tbsp
40000 L
2705122 tbsp
50000 L
3381402 tbsp
100000 L
6762805 tbsp
Real-world reference
A standard bottle of soda is about 2 L. A car's engine is typically 1.5–3 L. A bathtub holds around 80–150 L. In tablespoons, that gives you: 1 L = 67.628 tbsp, 10 L = 676.28 tbsp, 100 L = 6762.8 tbsp.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in 1 liter?
1 liter equals 67.628 tablespoons.
How do I convert liters to tablespoons?
Multiply the liter value by 67.628. So x L × 67.628 = the equivalent in tbsp.
What is 5 liters in tablespoons?
5 liters equals 338.14 tablespoons.
What is 10 liters in tablespoons?
10 liters equals 676.28 tablespoons.
What is 100 liters in tablespoons?
100 liters equals 6762.8 tablespoons.
How do I convert back from tablespoons to liters?
Multiply the tablespoon value by 0.0147868. For example, 1 tbsp = 0.0147868 L.
Is the liter bigger than the tablespoon?
Yes. 1 liter is larger than 1 tablespoon — specifically 67.628 times larger.
Are these conversion factors exact?
Yes. The factor of 67.628 is derived directly from the SI definitions of liter and tablespoon.
About the liter and the tablespoon
The liter
The liter (L) is a metric unit of volume defined as exactly one cubic decimeter (1 dm³). Although not an SI base unit (the SI unit of volume is the cubic meter), it is the most common metric volume unit in everyday life, used for beverages, fuel, and chemistry. One liter of pure water at 4 °C weighs almost exactly one kilogram.
The tablespoon
The US tablespoon equals 1/2 US fluid ounce, or 14.7868 mL — exactly 3 US teaspoons. The UK tablespoon is 17.7582 mL (5/8 imperial fl oz), the Australian metric tablespoon is 20 mL, and most other metric countries use 15 mL. Always check the source's convention before scaling a recipe.