Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Microliters to Metric tablespoons Converter — uL to metric tbsp
Convert Microliter (uL) to Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) using the exact conversion factor (1 microliter = 0.0000666667 metric tablespoon). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Microliters to Metric tablespoons 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.
A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Result = input x 1e-9 / 1.5e-5.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Microliters to Metric tablespoons
Microliter and Metric tablespoon 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: Microliter is 0.000001 liter units, and a metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Formula
metric tablespoons = microliters × 0.0000666666666667
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 microliter equals 1e-9 base units, and 1 metric tablespoon equals 0.000015 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct microliter-to-metric tablespoon factor of 0.0000666666666667.
Simple example
1 uL × 0.00006666666667 = 0.0000666667 metric tbsp
1 microliter = 0.0000666667 metric tablespoons.
Real-world example
10 uL × 0.00006666666667 = 0.0006666667 metric tbsp
10 microliters = 0.0006666667 metric tablespoons.
Conversion table
| Microliter (uL) | Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 uL | 0.0000666667 metric tbsp |
| 5 uL | 0.0003333333 metric tbsp |
| 10 uL | 0.0006666667 metric tbsp |
| 25 uL | 0.0016666667 metric tbsp |
| 50 uL | 0.0033333333 metric tbsp |
| 100 uL | 0.0066666667 metric tbsp |
Reverse conversion: Metric tablespoon to Microliter
0.0000666667 metric tbsp × 15000 = 1.0000005 uL
0.0000666667 metric tablespoons = 1.0000005 microliters.
microliters = metric tablespoons × 15000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Metric tablespoon to Microliter.
Understanding the Microliter (uL)
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Understanding the Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp)
A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric tablespoons are in 1 microliter?
1 microliter equals 0.0000666667 metric tablespoons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert microliter to metric tablespoon?
Multiply the microliter value by 0.00006666666667. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert metric tablespoon back to microliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 metric tablespoon equals 15,000 microliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a microliter?
Microliter (uL) is a unit of volume.
What is a metric tablespoon?
Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) is a unit of volume.
Is the microliter to metric tablespoon conversion exact?
Yes. Both microliter and metric tablespoon are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.00006666666667 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.