Convert nanoliter to pint (UK)
Please provide values below to convert nanoliter [nL] to pint (UK) [pt (UK)], or Convert pint (UK) to nanoliter.
How to Convert Nanoliter to Pint (Uk)
1 nL = 1.75975383155601e-09 pt (UK)
Example: convert 15 nL to pt (UK):
15 nL = 15 × 1.75975383155601e-09 pt (UK) = 2.63963074733402e-08 pt (UK)
Nanoliter to Pint (Uk) Conversion Table
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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.
Pint (Uk)
The pint (UK) is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 20 imperial fluid ounces or approximately 568.26 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK pint has origins dating back to the imperial system established in 1824, evolving from earlier measures of liquid volume used in England. It was standardized as part of the imperial system to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The UK pint is still used today in the United Kingdom for measuring beverages such as beer and milk, as well as in recipes and certain industrial applications. It remains an official unit of volume in the imperial measurement system.