Convert picoliter to minim (US)
Please provide values below to convert picoliter [pL] to minim (US) [min (US)], or Convert minim (US) to picoliter.
How to Convert Picoliter to Minim (Us)
1 pL = 1.62307309026473e-08 min (US)
Example: convert 15 pL to min (US):
15 pL = 15 × 1.62307309026473e-08 min (US) = 2.4346096353971e-07 min (US)
Picoliter to Minim (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.
Minim (Us)
The minim (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to one fluid dram or approximately 0.0616115 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated from the apothecary system, where it was used to measure small quantities of liquids, especially in pharmacy and medicine, dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the minim is rarely used outside of specific medical or pharmaceutical contexts, with metric units like milliliters being more common for volume measurement.