Convert femtoliter to fluid ounce (US)
Please provide values below to convert femtoliter [fL] to fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)], or Convert fluid ounce (US) to femtoliter.
How to Convert Femtoliter to Fluid Ounce (Us)
1 fL = 3.38140222016107e-14 fl oz (US)
Example: convert 15 fL to fl oz (US):
15 fL = 15 × 3.38140222016107e-14 fl oz (US) = 5.07210333024161e-13 fl oz (US)
Femtoliter to Fluid Ounce (Us) Conversion Table
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Femtoliter
A femtoliter (fL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^-15 liters, used to measure extremely small quantities.
History/Origin
The femtoliter was introduced as part of the SI prefixes for metric units, specifically to quantify very small volumes in scientific research, particularly in biology and chemistry.
Current Use
Femtoliters are commonly used in fields such as cell biology, microfluidics, and nanotechnology to measure tiny volumes like individual cells, droplets, or nanoliter-scale samples.
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.