Convert attoliter to fluid ounce (UK)
Please provide values below to convert attoliter [aL] to fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)], or Convert fluid ounce (UK) to attoliter.
How to Convert Attoliter to Fluid Ounce (Uk)
1 aL = 3.51950828245884e-17 fl oz (UK)
Example: convert 15 aL to fl oz (UK):
15 aL = 15 × 3.51950828245884e-17 fl oz (UK) = 5.27926242368826e-16 fl oz (UK)
Attoliter to Fluid Ounce (Uk) Conversion Table
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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.
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.