Convert attoliter to tablespoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert attoliter [aL] to tablespoon (US) [tbsp (US)], or Convert tablespoon (US) to attoliter.
How to Convert Attoliter to Tablespoon (Us)
1 aL = 6.76280444032214e-17 tbsp (US)
Example: convert 15 aL to tbsp (US):
15 aL = 15 × 6.76280444032214e-17 tbsp (US) = 1.01442066604832e-15 tbsp (US)
Attoliter to Tablespoon (Us) Conversion Table
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Attoliter
An attoliter (aL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^-18 liters, representing an extremely small volume measurement.
History/Origin
The attoliter was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to create standardized prefixes for very small quantities, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI). It is derived from the prefix 'atto-' which denotes 10^-18.
Current Use
Attoliters are primarily used in scientific research, particularly in fields like biochemistry and nanotechnology, to measure tiny volumes such as those of individual molecules or small biological samples.
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.