Convert hectoliter to attoliter
Please provide values below to convert hectoliter [hL] to attoliter [aL], or Convert attoliter to hectoliter.
How to Convert Hectoliter to Attoliter
1 hL = 1e+20 aL
Example: convert 15 hL to aL:
15 hL = 15 × 1e+20 aL = 1.5e+21 aL
Hectoliter to Attoliter Conversion Table
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Hectoliter
A hectoliter (hL) is a unit of volume equal to 100 liters.
History/Origin
The hectoliter is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century alongside other metric units for standardization of measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Hectoliters are commonly used in the beverage industry, especially for measuring wine, beer, and other liquid quantities, as well as in agriculture and food production for larger volume measurements.
Attoliter
An attoliter (aL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^-18 liters, representing an extremely small volume measurement.
History/Origin
The attoliter was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to create standardized prefixes for very small quantities, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI). It is derived from the prefix 'atto-' which denotes 10^-18.
Current Use
Attoliters are primarily used in scientific research, particularly in fields like biochemistry and nanotechnology, to measure tiny volumes such as those of individual molecules or small biological samples.