Convert attoliter to teaspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert attoliter [aL] to teaspoon (US) [tsp (US)], or Convert teaspoon (US) to attoliter.
How to Convert Attoliter to Teaspoon (Us)
1 aL = 2.02884119489008e-16 tsp (US)
Example: convert 15 aL to tsp (US):
15 aL = 15 × 2.02884119489008e-16 tsp (US) = 3.04326179233512e-15 tsp (US)
Attoliter to Teaspoon (Us) 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.
Teaspoon (Us)
A teaspoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 4.928 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee, later standardized as a unit of measurement in cooking and recipes, with its current volume defined in the US in the 19th century.
Current Use
The teaspoon (US) is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients, and is a standard unit in the US customary measurement system for volume.