Convert cubic decimeter to nanoliter
Please provide values below to convert cubic decimeter [dm^3] to nanoliter [nL], or Convert nanoliter to cubic decimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Decimeter to Nanoliter
1 dm^3 = 1000000000 nL
Example: convert 15 dm^3 to nL:
15 dm^3 = 15 × 1000000000 nL = 15000000000 nL
Cubic Decimeter to Nanoliter Conversion Table
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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.
Nanoliter
A nanoliter (nL) is a unit of volume equal to one billionth of a liter (10^-9 liters).
History/Origin
The nanoliter was introduced as part of the metric system's expansion to include smaller units for scientific and industrial measurements, particularly in fields like biology and chemistry, during the 20th century.
Current Use
Nanoliters are commonly used in laboratories for precise measurements of small liquid volumes, such as in microfluidics, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical research.