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LiterL
Source UnitThe liter is a metric unit of volume that is widely used around the world for measuring liquid quantities. One liter is equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (cm³) or 1 cubic decimeter (dm³). It is not part of the International System of Units (SI) but is accepted for use with the SI. The liter is commonly used in many countries for packaging and labeling beverages and other liquid products. It provides a convenient measure for household and industrial liquids, offering a standardized unit that simplifies trade and communication.
Current Use
The liter is extensively used worldwide for measuring volumes of liquids and is a staple in both household and industrial settings. It is used in various industries, including food and beverage, where it is the standard unit for selling drinks and liquid food products. In automotive industries, it measures engine displacements, and in science, it is a common unit for chemical and biological experiments.
Fun Fact
The liter was originally defined based on the mass of water, making it dependent on a physical property.
PicoliterpL
Target UnitA picoliter (pL) is a metric unit of volume that represents one trillionth of a liter, or 10^-12 liters. This minuscule measurement is commonly used in scientific disciplines to quantify extremely small volumes of liquids, such as in biochemistry and molecular biology. The picoliter is a submultiple of the liter, which is the base unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI). To express this volume in relation to other metric units, 1 picoliter equals 1 cubic millimeter (mm³) and is equivalent to 0.001 microliters (µL).
Current Use
Today, the picoliter is widely used in laboratories, particularly in fields like molecular biology, chemistry, and pharmacology. It allows for precise measurements necessary for experiments involving small volumes of liquids, such as enzyme reactions, DNA sequencing, and cell culture. The use of picoliters is critical in developing and administering medications that require careful dosing, as well as in creating reagents for various biochemical assays.
Fun Fact
The picoliter is smaller than a single drop of water, which is typically about 50 microliters.
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Liter
volume • Non-SI
Definition
The liter is a metric unit of volume that is widely used around the world for measuring liquid quantities. One liter is equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (cm³) or 1 cubic decimeter (dm³). It is not part of the International System of Units (SI) but is accepted for use with the SI. The liter is commonly used in many countries for packaging and labeling beverages and other liquid products. It provides a convenient measure for household and industrial liquids, offering a standardized unit that simplifies trade and communication.
History & Origin
The liter originated in France as part of the metric system introduced in 1795. It was defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water at the temperature of its maximum density, which is approximately 4°C. This initial definition linked the liter closely with the gram, a unit of mass. Over time, the definition of the liter evolved to become more precise and independent of a specific substance and temperature.
Etymology: The word 'liter' comes from the French 'litre', which in turn derives from the older term 'litron', a unit in the pre-revolutionary French system.
Current Use
The liter is extensively used worldwide for measuring volumes of liquids and is a staple in both household and industrial settings. It is used in various industries, including food and beverage, where it is the standard unit for selling drinks and liquid food products. In automotive industries, it measures engine displacements, and in science, it is a common unit for chemical and biological experiments.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The liter was originally defined based on the mass of water, making it dependent on a physical property.
- •Although not an SI unit, the liter is accepted for use with the SI and widely used worldwide.
- •In some countries, 'litre' is spelled with a 're', reflecting the British English spelling.
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Picoliter
volume • Non-SI
Definition
A picoliter (pL) is a metric unit of volume that represents one trillionth of a liter, or 10^-12 liters. This minuscule measurement is commonly used in scientific disciplines to quantify extremely small volumes of liquids, such as in biochemistry and molecular biology. The picoliter is a submultiple of the liter, which is the base unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI). To express this volume in relation to other metric units, 1 picoliter equals 1 cubic millimeter (mm³) and is equivalent to 0.001 microliters (µL).
History & Origin
The term 'picoliter' originated from the SI prefix 'pico-', which denotes a factor of 10^-12. The use of prefixes to denote different powers of ten in the metric system began in the late 18th century, and the specific prefix 'pico' was officially adopted in 1960. This standardization facilitated the precise communication of measurements across scientific disciplines and industries, particularly in fields requiring the measurement of very small volumes, such as chemistry and biology.
Etymology: The word 'picoliter' combines 'pico', derived from the Spanish word for 'small', with 'liter', which comes from the French word 'litre', itself derived from the Greek word 'litra'.
Current Use
Today, the picoliter is widely used in laboratories, particularly in fields like molecular biology, chemistry, and pharmacology. It allows for precise measurements necessary for experiments involving small volumes of liquids, such as enzyme reactions, DNA sequencing, and cell culture. The use of picoliters is critical in developing and administering medications that require careful dosing, as well as in creating reagents for various biochemical assays.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The picoliter is smaller than a single drop of water, which is typically about 50 microliters.
- •In some high-precision applications, scientists can measure volumes with an accuracy of less than one picoliter.
- •The prefix 'pico' comes from the Spanish word for 'small' and represents one trillionth.
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