Convert fluid ounce (US) to petaliter
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)] to petaliter [PL], or Convert petaliter to fluid ounce (US).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Us) to Petaliter
1 fl oz (US) = 2.957353e-17 PL
Example: convert 15 fl oz (US) to PL:
15 fl oz (US) = 15 × 2.957353e-17 PL = 4.4360295e-16 PL
Fluid Ounce (Us) to Petaliter Conversion Table
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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.
Petaliter
A petaliter (PL) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one quadrillion liters, used primarily in scientific contexts for expressing extremely large volumes.
History/Origin
The petaliter was introduced as part of the extended metric system to facilitate measurements in fields such as astronomy and large-scale environmental studies, gaining recognition in the early 21st century.
Current Use
Currently, the petaliter is used mainly in scientific research, particularly in astrophysics and climate science, to quantify vast volumes such as cosmic gas clouds or global water reserves.