A metric teaspoon is 5 milliliters.
Metric teaspoons to Microliters Converter — metric tsp to uL
Convert Metric teaspoon (metric tsp) to Microliter (uL) using the exact conversion factor (1 metric teaspoon = 5,000 microliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Metric teaspoons 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 5e-6 / 1e-9.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Metric teaspoons to Microliters
Metric teaspoon 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 teaspoon is 5 milliliters, and microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Formula
microliters = metric teaspoons × 5000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 metric teaspoon equals 0.000005 base units, and 1 microliter equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct metric teaspoon-to-microliter factor of 5000.
Simple example
1 metric tsp × 5000 = 5,000 uL
1 metric teaspoon = 5,000 microliters.
Real-world example
10 metric tsp × 5000 = 50,000 uL
10 metric teaspoons = 50,000 microliters.
Conversion table
| Metric teaspoon (metric tsp) | Microliter (uL) |
|---|---|
| 1 metric tsp | 5,000 uL |
| 5 metric tsp | 25,000 uL |
| 10 metric tsp | 50,000 uL |
| 25 metric tsp | 125,000 uL |
| 50 metric tsp | 250,000 uL |
| 100 metric tsp | 500,000 uL |
Reverse conversion: Microliter to Metric teaspoon
1 uL × 0.0002 = 0.0002 metric tsp
1 microliter = 0.0002 metric teaspoons.
metric teaspoons = microliters × 0.0002
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microliter to Metric teaspoon.
Understanding the Metric teaspoon (metric tsp)
A metric teaspoon is 5 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 teaspoon?
1 metric teaspoon equals 5,000 microliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert metric teaspoon to microliter?
Multiply the metric teaspoon value by 5000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microliter back to metric teaspoon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microliter equals 0.0002 metric teaspoons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a metric teaspoon?
Metric teaspoon (metric tsp) is a unit of volume.
What is a microliter?
Microliter (uL) is a unit of volume.
Is the metric teaspoon to microliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both metric teaspoon and microliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 5000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.