Convert dessertspoon (US) to nanoliter
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (US) [dsp (US)] to nanoliter [nL], or Convert nanoliter to dessertspoon (US).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Us) to Nanoliter
1 dsp (US) = 9857843 nL
Example: convert 15 dsp (US) to nL:
15 dsp (US) = 15 × 9857843 nL = 147867645 nL
Dessertspoon (Us) to Nanoliter Conversion Table
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Dessertspoon (Us)
A dessertspoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 1/3 of a US tablespoon, typically used in cooking to measure small quantities of ingredients.
History/Origin
The dessertspoon originated as a culinary measurement in the United States, historically used to specify serving sizes and ingredient quantities. Its exact size has varied over time but generally aligns with a third of a tablespoon.
Current Use
Today, the dessertspoon (US) is rarely used in precise measurements but remains a common informal term in recipes and cooking instructions for small ingredient quantities, especially in the US.
Nanoliter
A nanoliter (nL) is a unit of volume equal to one billionth of a liter (10^-9 liters).
History/Origin
The nanoliter was introduced as part of the metric system's expansion to include smaller units for scientific and industrial measurements, particularly in fields like biology and chemistry, during the 20th century.
Current Use
Nanoliters are commonly used in laboratories for precise measurements of small liquid volumes, such as in microfluidics, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical research.