Convert picoliter to fluid ounce (US)
Please provide values below to convert picoliter [pL] to fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)], or Convert fluid ounce (US) to picoliter.
How to Convert Picoliter to Fluid Ounce (Us)
1 pL = 3.38140222016107e-11 fl oz (US)
Example: convert 15 pL to fl oz (US):
15 pL = 15 × 3.38140222016107e-11 fl oz (US) = 5.07210333024161e-10 fl oz (US)
Picoliter to Fluid Ounce (Us) Conversion Table
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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.
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.