Convert tablespoon (US) to femtoliter
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (US) [tbsp (US)] to femtoliter [fL], or Convert femtoliter to tablespoon (US).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Us) to Femtoliter
1 tbsp (US) = 14786765000000 fL
Example: convert 15 tbsp (US) to fL:
15 tbsp (US) = 15 × 14786765000000 fL = 221801475000000 fL
Tablespoon (Us) to Femtoliter Conversion Table
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Tablespoon (Us)
A tablespoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 1/16 of a cup or 3 teaspoons, commonly used in cooking and recipes.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional measurement system used in the United States, evolving from the household spoon. Its standardized size was established to facilitate consistent cooking and baking measurements.
Current Use
Today, the tablespoon (US) is widely used in cooking, baking, and nutritional labeling to measure ingredients accurately in the United States and other countries that adopt the US customary system.
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.