Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Nanoliters to Metric tablespoons Converter — nL to metric tbsp
Convert Nanoliter (nL) to Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanoliter = 6.666667e-8 metric tablespoon). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanoliters to Metric tablespoons converter
Converter
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 tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Result = input x 1e-12 / 1.5e-5.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Nanoliters to Metric tablespoons
Nanoliter 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: Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units, and a metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Formula
metric tablespoons = nanoliters × 6.666667e-8
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanoliter equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 metric tablespoon equals 0.000015 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanoliter-to-metric tablespoon factor of 6.666667e-8.
Simple example
1 nL × 6.666667e-8 = 6.666667e-8 metric tbsp
1 nanoliter = 6.666667e-8 metric tablespoons.
Real-world example
10 nL × 6.666667e-8 = 6.666667e-7 metric tbsp
10 nanoliters = 6.666667e-7 metric tablespoons.
Conversion table
| Nanoliter (nL) | Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 nL | 6.666667e-8 metric tbsp |
| 5 nL | 3.333333e-7 metric tbsp |
| 10 nL | 6.666667e-7 metric tbsp |
| 25 nL | 0.0000016667 metric tbsp |
| 50 nL | 0.0000033333 metric tbsp |
| 100 nL | 0.0000066667 metric tbsp |
Reverse conversion: Metric tablespoon to Nanoliter
6.666667e-8 metric tbsp × 15000000 = 1.00000005 nL
6.666667e-8 metric tablespoons = 1.00000005 nanoliters.
nanoliters = metric tablespoons × 15000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Metric tablespoon to Nanoliter.
Understanding the Nanoliter (nL)
Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Understanding the Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp)
A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric tablespoons are in 1 nanoliter?
1 nanoliter equals 6.666667e-8 metric tablespoons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanoliter to metric tablespoon?
Multiply the nanoliter value by 6.666667e-8. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert metric tablespoon back to nanoliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 metric tablespoon equals 15,000,000 nanoliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a nanoliter?
Nanoliter (nL) is a unit of volume.
What is a metric tablespoon?
Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) is a unit of volume.
Is the nanoliter to metric tablespoon conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanoliter and metric tablespoon are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 6.666667e-8 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.