Convert picoliter to minim (UK)
Please provide values below to convert picoliter [pL] to minim (UK) [min (UK)], or Convert minim (UK) to picoliter.
How to Convert Picoliter to Minim (Uk)
1 pL = 1.68936382717482e-08 min (UK)
Example: convert 15 pL to min (UK):
15 pL = 15 × 1.68936382717482e-08 min (UK) = 2.53404574076224e-07 min (UK)
Picoliter to Minim (Uk) 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.
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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.