A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Metric tablespoons to Microliters Converter — metric tbsp to uL
Convert Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) to Microliter (uL) using the exact conversion factor (1 metric tablespoon = 15,000 microliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Metric tablespoons to Microliters converter
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Convert metric, US customary, imperial, cooking, dry, and industrial volume units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Result = input x 1.5e-5 / 1e-9.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Metric tablespoons to Microliters
Metric tablespoon and Microliter appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Specifically: A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters, and microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Formula
microliters = metric tablespoons × 15000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 metric tablespoon equals 0.000015 base units, and 1 microliter equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct metric tablespoon-to-microliter factor of 15000.
Simple example
1 metric tbsp × 15000 = 15,000 uL
1 metric tablespoon = 15,000 microliters.
Real-world example
10 metric tbsp × 15000 = 150,000 uL
10 metric tablespoons = 150,000 microliters.
Conversion table
| Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) | Microliter (uL) |
|---|---|
| 1 metric tbsp | 15,000 uL |
| 5 metric tbsp | 75,000 uL |
| 10 metric tbsp | 150,000 uL |
| 25 metric tbsp | 375,000 uL |
| 50 metric tbsp | 750,000 uL |
| 100 metric tbsp | 1,500,000 uL |
Reverse conversion: Microliter to Metric tablespoon
1 uL × 0.00006666666667 = 0.0000666667 metric tbsp
1 microliter = 0.0000666667 metric tablespoons.
metric tablespoons = microliters × 0.0000666666666667
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microliter to Metric tablespoon.
Understanding the Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp)
A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Understanding the Microliter (uL)
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many microliters are in 1 metric tablespoon?
1 metric tablespoon equals 15,000 microliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert metric tablespoon to microliter?
Multiply the metric tablespoon value by 15000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microliter back to metric tablespoon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microliter equals 0.0000666667 metric tablespoons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a metric tablespoon?
Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) is a unit of volume.
What is a microliter?
Microliter (uL) is a unit of volume.
Is the metric tablespoon to microliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both metric tablespoon and microliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 15000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.