Convert gallon (US) to femtoliter
Please provide values below to convert gallon (US) [gal (US)] to femtoliter [fL], or Convert femtoliter to gallon (US).
How to Convert Gallon (Us) to Femtoliter
1 gal (US) = 3.785411784e+15 fL
Example: convert 15 gal (US) to fL:
15 gal (US) = 15 × 3.785411784e+15 fL = 5.678117676e+16 fL
Gallon (Us) to Femtoliter Conversion Table
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Gallon (Us)
A gallon (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to 128 US fluid ounces or approximately 3.785 liters.
History/Origin
The US gallon was established based on the British imperial gallon but was redefined in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used for measuring liquids like fuel, milk, and other fluids in the US since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US gallon is widely used in the United States for measuring liquid volumes such as gasoline, milk, and other beverages. It remains a standard unit in commerce, industry, and daily life within the US.
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.