Convert femtoliter to dram
Please provide values below to convert femtoliter [fL] to dram [dr], or Convert dram to femtoliter.
How to Convert Femtoliter to Dram
1 fL = 2.70512195907096e-13 dr
Example: convert 15 fL to dr:
15 fL = 15 × 2.70512195907096e-13 dr = 4.05768293860645e-12 dr
Femtoliter to Dram Conversion Table
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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.
Dram
A dram is a unit of volume traditionally used to measure liquids, equivalent to 1/8 of an fluid ounce or approximately 3.7 milliliters.
History/Origin
The dram originated in the apothecary system in medieval Europe and was historically used for measuring medicines and small quantities of liquids. Its use has declined with the adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the dram is primarily used in the context of measuring spirits and liquors, especially in the United States, where it is often used to denote a small serving or shot of alcohol.