Convert cubic decimeter to picoliter
Please provide values below to convert cubic decimeter [dm^3] to picoliter [pL], or Convert picoliter to cubic decimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Decimeter to Picoliter
1 dm^3 = 1000000000000 pL
Example: convert 15 dm^3 to pL:
15 dm^3 = 15 × 1000000000000 pL = 15000000000000 pL
Cubic Decimeter to Picoliter Conversion Table
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Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.
Picoliter
A picoliter (pL) is a unit of volume equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a liter.
History/Origin
The picoliter was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to create smaller units for measuring very small volumes, especially in scientific and technological fields, during the late 20th century.
Current Use
Picoliters are commonly used in fields such as biochemistry, molecular biology, and microfluidics to measure tiny liquid volumes, such as in DNA analysis, microarray experiments, and lab-on-a-chip devices.