Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Microliters to Metric teaspoons Converter — uL to metric tsp
Convert Microliter (uL) to Metric teaspoon (metric tsp) using the exact conversion factor (1 microliter = 0.0002 metric teaspoon). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Microliters to Metric teaspoons converter
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Volume Converter
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 teaspoon is 5 milliliters.
Result = input x 1e-9 / 5e-6.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Microliters to Metric teaspoons
Microliter and Metric teaspoon 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 teaspoon is 5 milliliters.
Formula
metric teaspoons = microliters × 0.0002
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 teaspoon equals 0.000005 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct microliter-to-metric teaspoon factor of 0.0002.
Simple example
1 uL × 0.0002 = 0.0002 metric tsp
1 microliter = 0.0002 metric teaspoons.
Real-world example
10 uL × 0.0002 = 0.002 metric tsp
10 microliters = 0.002 metric teaspoons.
Conversion table
| Microliter (uL) | Metric teaspoon (metric tsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 uL | 0.0002 metric tsp |
| 5 uL | 0.001 metric tsp |
| 10 uL | 0.002 metric tsp |
| 25 uL | 0.005 metric tsp |
| 50 uL | 0.01 metric tsp |
| 100 uL | 0.02 metric tsp |
Reverse conversion: Metric teaspoon to Microliter
0.0002 metric tsp × 5000 = 1 uL
0.0002 metric teaspoons = 1 microliter.
microliters = metric teaspoons × 5000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Metric teaspoon to Microliter.
Understanding the Microliter (uL)
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Understanding the Metric teaspoon (metric tsp)
A metric teaspoon is 5 milliliters.
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric teaspoons are in 1 microliter?
1 microliter equals 0.0002 metric teaspoons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert microliter to metric teaspoon?
Multiply the microliter value by 0.0002. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert metric teaspoon back to microliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 metric teaspoon equals 5,000 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 teaspoon?
Metric teaspoon (metric tsp) is a unit of volume.
Is the microliter to metric teaspoon conversion exact?
Yes. Both microliter and metric teaspoon are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0002 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.