Convert attoliter to tablespoon (metric)
Please provide values below to convert attoliter [aL] to tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)], or Convert tablespoon (metric) to attoliter.
How to Convert Attoliter to Tablespoon (Metric)
1 aL = 6.66666666666667e-17 tbsp (metric)
Example: convert 15 aL to tbsp (metric):
15 aL = 15 × 6.66666666666667e-17 tbsp (metric) = 1e-15 tbsp (metric)
Attoliter to Tablespoon (Metric) Conversion Table
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Attoliter
An attoliter (aL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^-18 liters, representing an extremely small volume measurement.
History/Origin
The attoliter was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to create standardized prefixes for very small quantities, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI). It is derived from the prefix 'atto-' which denotes 10^-18.
Current Use
Attoliters are primarily used in scientific research, particularly in fields like biochemistry and nanotechnology, to measure tiny volumes such as those of individual molecules or small biological 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.