Convert centiliter to femtoliter
Please provide values below to convert centiliter [cL] to femtoliter [fL], or Convert femtoliter to centiliter.
How to Convert Centiliter to Femtoliter
1 cL = 10000000000000 fL
Example: convert 15 cL to fL:
15 cL = 15 × 10000000000000 fL = 150000000000000 fL
Centiliter to Femtoliter Conversion Table
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Centiliter
A centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter, commonly used to measure small quantities of liquids.
History/Origin
The centiliter was introduced as part of the metric system to provide convenient subdivisions of the liter, which was established in the late 18th century during the development of the metric system in France.
Current Use
The centiliter is used primarily in countries that utilize the metric system for measuring liquids, such as in beverage labeling, cooking, and scientific contexts, especially in Europe.
Femtoliter
A femtoliter (fL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^-15 liters, used to measure extremely small quantities.
History/Origin
The femtoliter was introduced as part of the SI prefixes for metric units, specifically to quantify very small volumes in scientific research, particularly in biology and chemistry.
Current Use
Femtoliters are commonly used in fields such as cell biology, microfluidics, and nanotechnology to measure tiny volumes like individual cells, droplets, or nanoliter-scale samples.