Master Conversions: Volume for Nursing

One milliliter (mL) is equivalent to 1 cc (cubic centimeter).

Five milliliters (mL) is equivalent to 1 teaspoon (tsp). To convert teaspoons to milliliters, multiply the number of teaspoons by 5.

Fifteen milliliters (mL) is equivalent to 1 tablespoons (tbsp). To convert tablespoons to milliliters, multiply the number of tablespoons by 15.

Thirty milliliters (mL) is equivalent to 1 fluid ounce (oz). To convert ounces to milliliters, multiply the number of ounces by 30.

One thousand milliliters (mL) is equivalent to 1 liter (L). To convert liters to milliliters, multiply the number of liters by 1000.

Two tablespoons (tbsp) equivalent to 1 fluid ounce (oz). To convert fluid ounces to tablespoons, multiply the number of ounces by 2.

Eight fluid ounces (oz) is equivalent to 1 cup. To convert cups to ounces, multiply the number of cups by 8.