Convert femtoliter to teaspoon (metric)
Please provide values below to convert femtoliter [fL] to teaspoon (metric) [tsp (metric)], or Convert teaspoon (metric) to femtoliter.
How to Convert Femtoliter to Teaspoon (Metric)
1 fL = 2e-13 tsp (metric)
Example: convert 15 fL to tsp (metric):
15 fL = 15 × 2e-13 tsp (metric) = 3e-12 tsp (metric)
Femtoliter to Teaspoon (Metric) Conversion Table
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Femtoliter
A femtoliter (fL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^-15 liters, used to measure extremely small quantities.
History/Origin
The femtoliter was introduced as part of the SI prefixes for metric units, specifically to quantify very small volumes in scientific research, particularly in biology and chemistry.
Current Use
Femtoliters are commonly used in fields such as cell biology, microfluidics, and nanotechnology to measure tiny volumes like individual cells, droplets, or nanoliter-scale samples.
Teaspoon (Metric)
A teaspoon (tsp) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 5 milliliters in the metric system.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated from the traditional spoon used for eating and serving, standardized over time for measurement purposes. Its metric equivalent was established to facilitate consistent cooking and recipe measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Today, the teaspoon is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients. It is also employed in medicine for dosing and in various measurement conversions within the culinary and scientific fields.