Convert pint (US) to picoliter
Please provide values below to convert pint (US) [pt (US)] to picoliter [pL], or Convert picoliter to pint (US).
How to Convert Pint (Us) to Picoliter
1 pt (US) = 473176473000 pL
Example: convert 15 pt (US) to pL:
15 pt (US) = 15 × 473176473000 pL = 7097647095000 pL
Pint (Us) to Picoliter Conversion Table
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Pint (Us)
A pint (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 16 US fluid ounces or approximately 473.176 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US pint originated from the British imperial pint but was standardized in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used primarily for measuring liquids like milk and beer.
Current Use
The US pint is commonly used in the United States for measuring beverages, dairy products, and other liquids in cooking, retail, and food service industries.
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.