Convert femtoliter to tablespoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert femtoliter [fL] to tablespoon (US) [tbsp (US)], or Convert tablespoon (US) to femtoliter.
How to Convert Femtoliter to Tablespoon (Us)
1 fL = 6.76280444032214e-14 tbsp (US)
Example: convert 15 fL to tbsp (US):
15 fL = 15 × 6.76280444032214e-14 tbsp (US) = 1.01442066604832e-12 tbsp (US)
Femtoliter to Tablespoon (Us) 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.
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.