Convert cubic yard to picoliter
Please provide values below to convert cubic yard [yd^3] to picoliter [pL], or Convert picoliter to cubic yard.
How to Convert Cubic Yard to Picoliter
1 yd^3 = 764554858000000 pL
Example: convert 15 yd^3 to pL:
15 yd^3 = 15 × 764554858000000 pL = 1.146832287e+16 pL
Cubic Yard to Picoliter Conversion Table
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Cubic Yard
A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) in length.
History/Origin
The cubic yard originated from the imperial and US customary measurement systems, primarily used in construction, landscaping, and shipping industries for measuring large volumes of materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic yard is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and waste management to measure materials like soil, gravel, and debris, and is part of volume conversions in various applications.
Picoliter
A picoliter (pL) is a unit of volume equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a liter.
History/Origin
The picoliter was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to create smaller units for measuring very small volumes, especially in scientific and technological fields, during the late 20th century.
Current Use
Picoliters are commonly used in fields such as biochemistry, molecular biology, and microfluidics to measure tiny liquid volumes, such as in DNA analysis, microarray experiments, and lab-on-a-chip devices.