Convert attoliter to cubic foot
Please provide values below to convert attoliter [aL] to cubic foot [ft^3], or Convert cubic foot to attoliter.
How to Convert Attoliter to Cubic Foot
1 aL = 3.53146667115116e-20 ft^3
Example: convert 15 aL to ft^3:
15 aL = 15 × 3.53146667115116e-20 ft^3 = 5.29720000672674e-19 ft^3
Attoliter to Cubic Foot 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.
Cubic Foot
A cubic foot (ft^3) is a unit of volume representing the space occupied by a cube with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The cubic foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary measurement systems for measuring volume, especially in construction, real estate, and engineering contexts.
Current Use
Today, the cubic foot is still used in the United States and some other regions for measuring large volumes of liquids, gases, and bulk materials, particularly in industries like construction, shipping, and HVAC.