Convert picoliter to board foot
Please provide values below to convert picoliter [pL] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to picoliter.
How to Convert Picoliter to Board Foot
1 pL = 4.23776003531241e-13 FBM
Example: convert 15 pL to FBM:
15 pL = 15 × 4.23776003531241e-13 FBM = 6.35664005296861e-12 FBM
Picoliter to Board Foot 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.
Board Foot
A board foot is a unit of volume measurement for lumber, representing a volume of 1 foot long by 1 foot wide by 1 inch thick.
History/Origin
The board foot originated in the United States in the 19th century as a standard measurement for lumber industry, simplifying trade and inventory calculations.
Current Use
It is still widely used in the lumber and woodworking industries to quantify and price wood volumes, especially in North America.