Convert picoliter to tablespoon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert picoliter [pL] to tablespoon (UK) [tbsp (UK)], or Convert tablespoon (UK) to picoliter.
How to Convert Picoliter to Tablespoon (Uk)
1 pL = 5.63121277627575e-11 tbsp (UK)
Example: convert 15 pL to tbsp (UK):
15 pL = 15 × 5.63121277627575e-11 tbsp (UK) = 8.44681916441362e-10 tbsp (UK)
Picoliter to Tablespoon (Uk) Conversion Table
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Picoliter
A picoliter (pL) is a unit of volume equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a liter.
History/Origin
The picoliter was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to create smaller units for measuring very small volumes, especially in scientific and technological fields, during the late 20th century.
Current Use
Picoliters are commonly used in fields such as biochemistry, molecular biology, and microfluidics to measure tiny liquid volumes, such as in DNA analysis, microarray experiments, and lab-on-a-chip devices.
Tablespoon (Uk)
A tablespoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to approximately 15 milliliters, used primarily in cooking and recipes.
History/Origin
The UK tablespoon has origins in traditional cooking measurements, evolving from the use of household spoons. Its standardized volume has been recognized since the 19th century as part of imperial measurement systems.
Current Use
Today, the UK tablespoon (tbsp) is commonly used in culinary contexts for measuring ingredients, especially in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and other countries that follow imperial or customary measurement systems.