A tablespoon is a type of spoon used for serving. Measure of volume It is also a measure of volume used in cooking. It has various values around the world. It is abbreviated in English as T., tbs. or Tbsp., and in German and Dutch as EL (from Esslöffel and Eetlepel). Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the UK and the United States define: » 1 tablespoon = 15 mL, in line with the definition used in many other countries. In Australia, one tablespoon = 20 mL. When used for solids (such as granulated… (More on Tablespoon)