Convert picoliter to fluid ounce (UK)
Please provide values below to convert picoliter [pL] to fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)], or Convert fluid ounce (UK) to picoliter.
How to Convert Picoliter to Fluid Ounce (Uk)
1 pL = 3.51950828245884e-11 fl oz (UK)
Example: convert 15 pL to fl oz (UK):
15 pL = 15 × 3.51950828245884e-11 fl oz (UK) = 5.27926242368826e-10 fl oz (UK)
Picoliter to Fluid Ounce (Uk) 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.
Fluid Ounce (Uk)
A fluid ounce (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 28.413 milliliters, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK fluid ounce has origins in the imperial system established in 1824, derived from the imperial gallon, and has been used traditionally for measuring liquids in the UK and its territories.
Current Use
Today, the UK fluid ounce is mainly used in the UK for recipes, beverage measurements, and certain industries, though the milliliter is more commonly used in scientific and international contexts.