Convert femtoliter to homer (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert femtoliter [fL] to homer (Biblical) [homer], or Convert homer (Biblical) to femtoliter.
How to Convert Femtoliter to Homer (Biblical)
1 fL = 4.54545454545455e-18 homer
Example: convert 15 fL to homer:
15 fL = 15 × 4.54545454545455e-18 homer = 6.81818181818182e-17 homer
Femtoliter to Homer (Biblical) 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.
Homer (Biblical)
The homer is an ancient biblical unit of volume used to measure dry commodities, approximately equivalent to 6 bushels or about 220 liters.
History/Origin
The homer originates from biblical times and was used in ancient Israel for measuring grain and other dry goods. It is mentioned in the Old Testament and reflects the measurement practices of that era.
Current Use
The homer is largely obsolete today and is primarily of historical and biblical interest. It is occasionally referenced in scholarly studies of ancient measurements but is not used in modern measurement systems.