Convert fluid ounce (UK) to picoliter
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)] to picoliter [pL], or Convert picoliter to fluid ounce (UK).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Picoliter
1 fl oz (UK) = 28413060000 pL
Example: convert 15 fl oz (UK) to pL:
15 fl oz (UK) = 15 × 28413060000 pL = 426195900000 pL
Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Picoliter Conversion Table
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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.
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.