Convert gallon (US) to attoliter
Please provide values below to convert gallon (US) [gal (US)] to attoliter [aL], or Convert attoliter to gallon (US).
How to Convert Gallon (Us) to Attoliter
1 gal (US) = 3.785411784e+18 aL
Example: convert 15 gal (US) to aL:
15 gal (US) = 15 × 3.785411784e+18 aL = 5.678117676e+19 aL
Gallon (Us) to Attoliter Conversion Table
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Gallon (Us)
A gallon (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to 128 US fluid ounces or approximately 3.785 liters.
History/Origin
The US gallon was established based on the British imperial gallon but was redefined in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used for measuring liquids like fuel, milk, and other fluids in the US since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US gallon is widely used in the United States for measuring liquid volumes such as gasoline, milk, and other beverages. It remains a standard unit in commerce, industry, and daily life within the US.
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.