Convert femtoliter to teaspoon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert femtoliter [fL] to teaspoon (UK) [tsp (UK)], or Convert teaspoon (UK) to femtoliter.
How to Convert Femtoliter to Teaspoon (Uk)
1 fL = 1.68936383288272e-13 tsp (UK)
Example: convert 15 fL to tsp (UK):
15 fL = 15 × 1.68936383288272e-13 tsp (UK) = 2.53404574932409e-12 tsp (UK)
Femtoliter to Teaspoon (Uk) 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.
Teaspoon (Uk)
A teaspoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equivalent to approximately 5.92 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea and measuring ingredients. Its standardized volume has varied historically, but the UK teaspoon is now defined as 5.92 ml, aligning with metric standards.
Current Use
The UK teaspoon is commonly used in recipes and cooking measurements within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary instructions.