Convert cubic kilometer to picoliter
Please provide values below to convert cubic kilometer [km^3] to picoliter [pL], or Convert picoliter to cubic kilometer.
How to Convert Cubic Kilometer to Picoliter
1 km^3 = 1e+24 pL
Example: convert 15 km^3 to pL:
15 km^3 = 15 × 1e+24 pL = 1.5e+25 pL
Cubic Kilometer to Picoliter Conversion Table
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Cubic Kilometer
A cubic kilometer (km^3) is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with edges of one kilometer in length.
History/Origin
The cubic kilometer has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure large volumes, especially in geology, hydrology, and environmental sciences, as a convenient unit for expressing vast quantities of water, earth, or other materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic kilometer is primarily used in fields such as hydrology to quantify large-scale water volumes, like reservoirs and aquifers, and in geology and environmental science to measure large volumes of earth or other substances.
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.