Convert picoliter to tablespoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert picoliter [pL] to tablespoon (US) [tbsp (US)], or Convert tablespoon (US) to picoliter.
How to Convert Picoliter to Tablespoon (Us)
1 pL = 6.76280444032214e-11 tbsp (US)
Example: convert 15 pL to tbsp (US):
15 pL = 15 × 6.76280444032214e-11 tbsp (US) = 1.01442066604832e-09 tbsp (US)
Picoliter to Tablespoon (Us) Conversion Table
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Picoliter
A picoliter (pL) is a unit of volume equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a liter.
History/Origin
The picoliter was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to create smaller units for measuring very small volumes, especially in scientific and technological fields, during the late 20th century.
Current Use
Picoliters are commonly used in fields such as biochemistry, molecular biology, and microfluidics to measure tiny liquid volumes, such as in DNA analysis, microarray experiments, and lab-on-a-chip devices.
Tablespoon (Us)
A tablespoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 1/16 of a cup or 3 teaspoons, commonly used in cooking and recipes.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional measurement system used in the United States, evolving from the household spoon. Its standardized size was established to facilitate consistent cooking and baking measurements.
Current Use
Today, the tablespoon (US) is widely used in cooking, baking, and nutritional labeling to measure ingredients accurately in the United States and other countries that adopt the US customary system.