Convert nanoliter to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert nanoliter [nL] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to nanoliter.
How to Convert Nanoliter to Cubic Centimeter
1 nL = 1e-06 cm^3
Example: convert 15 nL to cm^3:
15 nL = 15 × 1e-06 cm^3 = 1.5e-05 cm^3
Nanoliter to Cubic Centimeter Conversion Table
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Nanoliter
A nanoliter (nL) is a unit of volume equal to one billionth of a liter (10^-9 liters).
History/Origin
The nanoliter was introduced as part of the metric system's expansion to include smaller units for scientific and industrial measurements, particularly in fields like biology and chemistry, during the 20th century.
Current Use
Nanoliters are commonly used in laboratories for precise measurements of small liquid volumes, such as in microfluidics, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical research.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).