Convert petaliter to exaliter
Please provide values below to convert petaliter [PL] to exaliter [EL], or Convert exaliter to petaliter.
How to Convert Petaliter to Exaliter
1 PL = 0.001 EL
Example: convert 15 PL to EL:
15 PL = 15 × 0.001 EL = 0.015 EL
Petaliter to Exaliter Conversion Table
| petaliter | exaliter |
|---|
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.
Exaliter
An exaliter (EL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^18 liters, used to measure extremely large quantities of liquid.
History/Origin
The exaliter was introduced as part of the metric system's extended prefixes to facilitate measurement of vast volumes, though it is rarely used in practical applications due to its enormous size.
Current Use
The exaliter is primarily used in scientific contexts, such as astrophysics and large-scale environmental studies, where measuring extremely large volumes is necessary.