Convert tablespoon (metric) to microliter
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to microliter [µL], or Convert microliter to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Microliter
1 tbsp (metric) = 15000 µL
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to µL:
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 15000 µL = 225000 µL
Tablespoon (Metric) to Microliter Conversion Table
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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.
Microliter
A microliter (µL) is a unit of volume equal to one millionth of a liter, or 10^-6 liters.
History/Origin
The microliter was introduced as part of the metric system to facilitate precise measurement in scientific and medical fields, especially with the advent of micro-scale laboratory techniques.
Current Use
Microliters are commonly used in laboratories for measuring small liquid volumes, such as in chemistry, biology, and medical diagnostics, often in conjunction with micropipettes and microfluidic devices.