Convert teaspoon (metric) to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (metric) [tsp (metric)] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to teaspoon (metric).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Metric) to Megaliter
1 tsp (metric) = 5e-09 ML
Example: convert 15 tsp (metric) to ML:
15 tsp (metric) = 15 × 5e-09 ML = 7.5e-08 ML
Teaspoon (Metric) to Megaliter Conversion Table
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Teaspoon (Metric)
A teaspoon (tsp) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 5 milliliters in the metric system.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated from the traditional spoon used for eating and serving, standardized over time for measurement purposes. Its metric equivalent was established to facilitate consistent cooking and recipe measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Today, the teaspoon is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients. It is also employed in medicine for dosing and in various measurement conversions within the culinary and scientific fields.
Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.