Convert tablespoon (UK) to microliter
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (UK) [tbsp (UK)] to microliter [µL], or Convert microliter to tablespoon (UK).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Uk) to Microliter
1 tbsp (UK) = 17758.164 µL
Example: convert 15 tbsp (UK) to µL:
15 tbsp (UK) = 15 × 17758.164 µL = 266372.46 µL
Tablespoon (Uk) to Microliter Conversion Table
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Tablespoon (Uk)
A tablespoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to approximately 15 milliliters, used primarily in cooking and recipes.
History/Origin
The UK tablespoon has origins in traditional cooking measurements, evolving from the use of household spoons. Its standardized volume has been recognized since the 19th century as part of imperial measurement systems.
Current Use
Today, the UK tablespoon (tbsp) is commonly used in culinary contexts for measuring ingredients, especially in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and other countries that follow imperial or customary measurement systems.
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.