Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Microliters to Picoliters Converter — uL to pL
Convert Microliter (uL) to Picoliter (pL) using the exact conversion factor (1 microliter = 1,000,000 picoliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Microliters to Picoliters converter
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Convert metric, US customary, imperial, cooking, dry, and industrial volume units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Picoliter is 1e-12 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-9 / 1e-15.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Microliters to Picoliters
Microliter and Picoliter 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 picoliter is 1e-12 liter units.
Formula
picoliters = microliters × 1000000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 microliter equals 1e-9 base units, and 1 picoliter equals 1e-15 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct microliter-to-picoliter factor of 1000000.
Simple example
1 uL × 1000000 = 1,000,000 pL
1 microliter = 1,000,000 picoliters.
Real-world example
10 uL × 1000000 = 10,000,000 pL
10 microliters = 10,000,000 picoliters.
Conversion table
| Microliter (uL) | Picoliter (pL) |
|---|---|
| 1 uL | 1,000,000 pL |
| 5 uL | 5,000,000 pL |
| 10 uL | 10,000,000 pL |
| 25 uL | 25,000,000 pL |
| 50 uL | 50,000,000 pL |
| 100 uL | 100,000,000 pL |
Reverse conversion: Picoliter to Microliter
1 pL × 0.000001 = 0.000001 uL
1 picoliter = 0.000001 microliters.
microliters = picoliters × 0.000001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Picoliter to Microliter.
Understanding the Microliter (uL)
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Understanding the Picoliter (pL)
Picoliter is 1e-12 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many picoliters are in 1 microliter?
1 microliter equals 1,000,000 picoliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert microliter to picoliter?
Multiply the microliter value by 1000000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert picoliter back to microliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 picoliter equals 0.000001 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 picoliter?
Picoliter (pL) is a unit of volume.
Is the microliter to picoliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both microliter and picoliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1000000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.