Convert teaspoon (UK) to attoliter
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (UK) [tsp (UK)] to attoliter [aL], or Convert attoliter to teaspoon (UK).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Uk) to Attoliter
1 tsp (UK) = 5.919388e+15 aL
Example: convert 15 tsp (UK) to aL:
15 tsp (UK) = 15 × 5.919388e+15 aL = 8.879082e+16 aL
Teaspoon (Uk) to Attoliter Conversion Table
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Teaspoon (Uk)
A teaspoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equivalent to approximately 5.92 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea and measuring ingredients. Its standardized volume has varied historically, but the UK teaspoon is now defined as 5.92 ml, aligning with metric standards.
Current Use
The UK teaspoon is commonly used in recipes and cooking measurements within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary instructions.
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.