Convert teaspoon (US) to picoliter
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (US) [tsp (US)] to picoliter [pL], or Convert picoliter to teaspoon (US).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Us) to Picoliter
1 tsp (US) = 4928922000 pL
Example: convert 15 tsp (US) to pL:
15 tsp (US) = 15 × 4928922000 pL = 73933830000 pL
Teaspoon (Us) to Picoliter Conversion Table
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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.
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.