Convert dessertspoon (UK) to femtoliter
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (UK) [dsp (UK)] to femtoliter [fL], or Convert femtoliter to dessertspoon (UK).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Uk) to Femtoliter
1 dsp (UK) = 11838776000000 fL
Example: convert 15 dsp (UK) to fL:
15 dsp (UK) = 15 × 11838776000000 fL = 177581640000000 fL
Dessertspoon (Uk) to Femtoliter Conversion Table
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Dessertspoon (Uk)
A dessertspoon (UK) is a unit of volume traditionally used for measuring ingredients, approximately equal to 10 milliliters.
History/Origin
The dessertspoon originated as a standard measure in the UK for culinary purposes, historically varying between 10 to 15 milliliters, but now generally standardized to about 10 ml for consistency.
Current Use
Today, the dessertspoon (UK) is primarily used in cooking and recipe measurements, especially in the UK, and is part of volume conversions in culinary contexts.
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.