Convert picoliter to hectoliter
Please provide values below to convert picoliter [pL] to hectoliter [hL], or Convert hectoliter to picoliter.
How to Convert Picoliter to Hectoliter
1 pL = 1e-14 hL
Example: convert 15 pL to hL:
15 pL = 15 × 1e-14 hL = 1.5e-13 hL
Picoliter to Hectoliter Conversion Table
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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.
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.