Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Microliters to Nanoliters Converter — uL to nL
Convert Microliter (uL) to Nanoliter (nL) using the exact conversion factor (1 microliter = 1,000 nanoliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Microliters to Nanoliters converter
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Context values
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Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-9 / 1e-12.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Microliters to Nanoliters
Microliter and Nanoliter appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Specifically: Microliter is 0.000001 liter units, and nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Formula
nanoliters = microliters × 1000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 microliter equals 1e-9 base units, and 1 nanoliter equals 1e-12 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct microliter-to-nanoliter factor of 1000.
Simple example
1 uL × 1000 = 1,000 nL
1 microliter = 1,000 nanoliters.
Real-world example
10 uL × 1000 = 10,000 nL
10 microliters = 10,000 nanoliters.
Conversion table
| Microliter (uL) | Nanoliter (nL) |
|---|---|
| 1 uL | 1,000 nL |
| 5 uL | 5,000 nL |
| 10 uL | 10,000 nL |
| 25 uL | 25,000 nL |
| 50 uL | 50,000 nL |
| 100 uL | 100,000 nL |
Reverse conversion: Nanoliter to Microliter
1 nL × 0.001 = 0.001 uL
1 nanoliter = 0.001 microliters.
microliters = nanoliters × 0.001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Nanoliter to Microliter.
Understanding the Microliter (uL)
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Understanding the Nanoliter (nL)
Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many nanoliters are in 1 microliter?
1 microliter equals 1,000 nanoliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert microliter to nanoliter?
Multiply the microliter value by 1000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert nanoliter back to microliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 nanoliter equals 0.001 microliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a microliter?
Microliter (uL) is a unit of volume.
What is a nanoliter?
Nanoliter (nL) is a unit of volume.
Is the microliter to nanoliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both microliter and nanoliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.