Convert femtoliter to tablespoon (metric)
Please provide values below to convert femtoliter [fL] to tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)], or Convert tablespoon (metric) to femtoliter.
How to Convert Femtoliter to Tablespoon (Metric)
1 fL = 6.66666666666667e-14 tbsp (metric)
Example: convert 15 fL to tbsp (metric):
15 fL = 15 × 6.66666666666667e-14 tbsp (metric) = 1e-12 tbsp (metric)
Femtoliter to Tablespoon (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.
Tablespoon (Metric)
A tablespoon (metric) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 15 milliliters.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional use of a tablespoon as a measure of the amount of food that could be held in a typical tablespoon, with standardization occurring in the metric system to ensure consistency across measurements.
Current Use
The metric tablespoon is commonly used in cooking and food preparation to measure ingredients, especially in recipes requiring precise volume measurements.