Convert femtoliter to gallon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert femtoliter [fL] to gallon (UK) [gal (UK)], or Convert gallon (UK) to femtoliter.
How to Convert Femtoliter to Gallon (Uk)
1 fL = 2.19969248299088e-16 gal (UK)
Example: convert 15 fL to gal (UK):
15 fL = 15 × 2.19969248299088e-16 gal (UK) = 3.29953872448632e-15 gal (UK)
Femtoliter to Gallon (Uk) Conversion Table
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Femtoliter
A femtoliter (fL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^-15 liters, used to measure extremely small quantities.
History/Origin
The femtoliter was introduced as part of the SI prefixes for metric units, specifically to quantify very small volumes in scientific research, particularly in biology and chemistry.
Current Use
Femtoliters are commonly used in fields such as cell biology, microfluidics, and nanotechnology to measure tiny volumes like individual cells, droplets, or nanoliter-scale samples.
Gallon (Uk)
The gallon (UK), also known as the imperial gallon, is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 4.54609 liters.
History/Origin
The UK gallon was established in 1824 as part of the imperial system, replacing earlier gallons used in England. It was standardized with the adoption of the imperial system, based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at a specific temperature.
Current Use
The UK gallon is still used in the United Kingdom for measuring fuel, beverages, and other liquids, though the liter is increasingly common in official and scientific contexts.