Convert attoliter to minim (UK)
Please provide values below to convert attoliter [aL] to minim (UK) [min (UK)], or Convert minim (UK) to attoliter.
How to Convert Attoliter to Minim (Uk)
1 aL = 1.68936382717482e-14 min (UK)
Example: convert 15 aL to min (UK):
15 aL = 15 × 1.68936382717482e-14 min (UK) = 2.53404574076224e-13 min (UK)
Attoliter to Minim (Uk) 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.
Minim (Uk)
A minim is a traditional unit of volume used in the UK, equivalent to one-eighth of a fluid dram or approximately 0.0616 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated in the apothecaries' system of measurement, dating back to the 19th century, primarily used for measuring small quantities of liquids in pharmacy and medicine.
Current Use
Today, the minim is largely obsolete and rarely used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.