Convert attoliter to pint (UK)
Please provide values below to convert attoliter [aL] to pint (UK) [pt (UK)], or Convert pint (UK) to attoliter.
How to Convert Attoliter to Pint (Uk)
1 aL = 1.75975383155601e-18 pt (UK)
Example: convert 15 aL to pt (UK):
15 aL = 15 × 1.75975383155601e-18 pt (UK) = 2.63963074733402e-17 pt (UK)
Attoliter to Pint (Uk) Conversion Table
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Attoliter
An attoliter (aL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^-18 liters, representing an extremely small volume measurement.
History/Origin
The attoliter was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to create standardized prefixes for very small quantities, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI). It is derived from the prefix 'atto-' which denotes 10^-18.
Current Use
Attoliters are primarily used in scientific research, particularly in fields like biochemistry and nanotechnology, to measure tiny volumes such as those of individual molecules or small biological samples.
Pint (Uk)
The pint (UK) is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 20 imperial fluid ounces or approximately 568.26 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK pint has origins dating back to the imperial system established in 1824, evolving from earlier measures of liquid volume used in England. It was standardized as part of the imperial system to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The UK pint is still used today in the United Kingdom for measuring beverages such as beer and milk, as well as in recipes and certain industrial applications. It remains an official unit of volume in the imperial measurement system.