Convert nanoliter to cup (US)
Please provide values below to convert nanoliter [nL] to cup (US) [cup (US)], or Convert cup (US) to nanoliter.
How to Convert Nanoliter to Cup (Us)
1 nL = 4.22675282879765e-09 cup (US)
Example: convert 15 nL to cup (US):
15 nL = 15 × 4.22675282879765e-09 cup (US) = 6.34012924319648e-08 cup (US)
Nanoliter to Cup (Us) Conversion Table
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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.
Cup (Us)
A cup (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces or approximately 237 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US customary cup originated from traditional British units and became standardized in the United States in the 19th century as part of the development of standardized measurement systems for cooking and trade.
Current Use
The US cup is widely used in American recipes and cooking measurements, especially in the culinary, nutritional, and food packaging industries for volume measurement.