What is the equivalent of two tablespoons (tbsp) in milliliters (mL)?

To understand why 30 milliliters (mL) is the correct equivalent for two tablespoons (tbsp), it is helpful to know the basic conversion between tablespoons and milliliters. One tablespoon is generally accepted to be approximately 15 milliliters. Therefore, to find the equivalent of two tablespoons, you would multiply the number of tablespoons by the conversion factor:

2 tbsp x 15 mL/tbsp = 30 mL.

This calculation clearly demonstrates that two tablespoons equal 30 milliliters. No other answer options represent this accurate conversion, as 15 mL would only represent a single tablespoon, 45 mL would represent three tablespoons, and 60 mL would represent four tablespoons. Thus, 30 mL is the correct conversion for two tablespoons.