Convert microliter to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert microliter [µL] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to microliter.
How to Convert Microliter to Cubic Decimeter
1 µL = 1e-06 dm^3
Example: convert 15 µL to dm^3:
15 µL = 15 × 1e-06 dm^3 = 1.5e-05 dm^3
Microliter to Cubic Decimeter Conversion Table
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Microliter
A microliter (µL) is a unit of volume equal to one millionth of a liter, or 10^-6 liters.
History/Origin
The microliter was introduced as part of the metric system to facilitate precise measurement in scientific and medical fields, especially with the advent of micro-scale laboratory techniques.
Current Use
Microliters are commonly used in laboratories for measuring small liquid volumes, such as in chemistry, biology, and medical diagnostics, often in conjunction with micropipettes and microfluidic devices.
Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.