Convert fluid ounce (UK) to nanoliter
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)] to nanoliter [nL], or Convert nanoliter to fluid ounce (UK).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Nanoliter
1 fl oz (UK) = 28413060 nL
Example: convert 15 fl oz (UK) to nL:
15 fl oz (UK) = 15 × 28413060 nL = 426195900 nL
Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Nanoliter Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Uk)
A fluid ounce (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 28.413 milliliters, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK fluid ounce has origins in the imperial system established in 1824, derived from the imperial gallon, and has been used traditionally for measuring liquids in the UK and its territories.
Current Use
Today, the UK fluid ounce is mainly used in the UK for recipes, beverage measurements, and certain industries, though the milliliter is more commonly used in scientific and international contexts.
Nanoliter
A nanoliter (nL) is a unit of volume equal to one billionth of a liter (10^-9 liters).
History/Origin
The nanoliter was introduced as part of the metric system's expansion to include smaller units for scientific and industrial measurements, particularly in fields like biology and chemistry, during the 20th century.
Current Use
Nanoliters are commonly used in laboratories for precise measurements of small liquid volumes, such as in microfluidics, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical research.