Convert fluid ounce (US) to attoliter
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)] to attoliter [aL], or Convert attoliter to fluid ounce (US).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Us) to Attoliter
1 fl oz (US) = 2.957353e+16 aL
Example: convert 15 fl oz (US) to aL:
15 fl oz (US) = 15 × 2.957353e+16 aL = 4.4360295e+17 aL
Fluid Ounce (Us) to Attoliter Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Us)
A fluid ounce (US) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United States to measure liquids, equivalent to approximately 29.5735 milliliters.
History/Origin
The fluid ounce originated from the imperial system and was adopted in the US as a customary unit for liquid measurements. Its size has varied historically, but the US fluid ounce has been standardized since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US fluid ounce is commonly used in recipes, food labeling, and beverage measurements within the United States. It is part of the customary measurement system and is used in various industries to specify liquid quantities.
Attoliter
An attoliter (aL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^-18 liters, representing an extremely small volume measurement.
History/Origin
The attoliter was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to create standardized prefixes for very small quantities, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI). It is derived from the prefix 'atto-' which denotes 10^-18.
Current Use
Attoliters are primarily used in scientific research, particularly in fields like biochemistry and nanotechnology, to measure tiny volumes such as those of individual molecules or small biological samples.