How many milliliters are in one tablespoon?

One tablespoon is equivalent to 15 milliliters. This measurement is part of the common volume conversions used in cooking and medication dosages. Understanding this conversion is essential for medication aides, as they often need to accurately convert measurements when administering liquid medications or measuring dosages for patients.

The other options represent common measurements that might be mistaken for the value of a tablespoon, but they do not correspond to the correct conversion. For instance, 5 milliliters is typically equivalent to a teaspoon, and 10 milliliters is also a common measurement but not for a tablespoon. 20 milliliters exceeds the standard tablespoon measurement, clarifying that 15 milliliters is the precise and accurate measurement for one tablespoon.